Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse
Job Description
Job title: Community Learning Disability Charge Nurse
Company: NHS Scotland
Job description: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position
We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, progressive and innovative Primary/Acute Care Learning Disability Liaison Nurse to work within the North Ayrshire Integrated Community Learning Disability Team based at Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine. The integrated team is multi-disciplinary with a strong inter-agency focus.
The position is offered on a permanent basis.
What you will do:
You will provide clinical and professional leadership, acting as a catalyst for development and implementation of evidence-based practice. Lead, co-ordinate and facilitate high quality person centred specialist health care for people with learning disabilities.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You must have an RNLD qualification and current NMC registration, with experience of working in a community team or similar, and an understanding of supporting clients to access acute and primary care health services.
It is essential that you have good interpersonal skills, with evidence of continuous professional development, and able to demonstrate an understanding of the current policy context affecting the development of person- centred learning disability services, and the role of nursing in a changing clinical environment.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car driver essential.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Adele McGuffie, CLDT Team Leader. Tel: 01294 323560, email: adele.mcguffie@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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Expected salary:
Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire
