***Registered Learning Disability Nurse - Recruitment Campaign***
Job overview
Are you a compassionate, motivated and dedicatedRegistered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to people's lives?
Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust has a range of Registered Learning Disability Nurse opportunities available across our services and sites in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. We welcome applications from experienced nurses as well as those looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
Our nursing opportunities span a variety of services and clinical settings, supporting children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and a diverse range of needs. Depending on the vacancy, you may work across community services, forensics, specialist learning disability teams, inpatient services or other areas providing person-centred care and support. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, improve health and wellbeing, uphold dignity and ensure that people receive care tailored to their individual needs.
You will have the opportunity to state your vacancy preference on your application and at interview. If you are appointable at interview but are not successful for your preferred vacancy, you will be given the option to be added to our recruitment pipeline for any future vacancies that arise.
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As a Registered Learning Disability Nurse, you will deliver safe, person-centred care in partnership with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities include:
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Assessing needs, managing caseloads and developing individualised care plans
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Promoting health, wellbeing, independence, dignity and choice
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Supporting access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities
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Delivering evidence-based nursing care and safe medication management
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Coordinating care with families, carers and partner agencies
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Promoting safeguarding, consent and positive risk management
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Maintaining accurate clinical records and complying with NMC standards and Trust policies
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Contributing to quality improvement, service development and multidisciplinary reviews
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Supporting colleagues and students through supervision and knowledge sharing
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Maintaining professional registration, mandatory training and continuing development
Depending on the role, you may work in community, inpatient or forensic services, helping people with learning disabilities achieve the best possible health outcomes and quality of life.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job descriptions and person specifications to view the full details about the roles on offer.
You must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (or be a student nurse due to receive this) and demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. The specific experience and qualifications required will vary between vacancies, so please refer to the individual job description and person specification.
Should you choose to apply, please ensure you are demonstrating how you meet the competencies highlighted in the question section of your application and provided detailed examples.
We reserve the right to close the post early if a high number of applications are received.
**Eligibility for sponsorship - please read before submitting your application**
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