KM196700 - Clinical Nurse Specialist

We have an exciting Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities) role within our learning disability inpatient areas.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Nurse to work as part of the inpatient learning disability team to achieve positive and effective health outcomes for people who have learning disabilities and complex needs.

The post holder will provide nursing and clinical leadership in the role as clinical nurse specialist utilising specialist knowledge to inform decision making and clinical judgement.

Supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary inpatient teams in the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including positive behaviour support (PBS) and, in partnership with individuals with a learning disability.

The applicant must be a 1^st level Registered Learning Disability Nurse ideally with experience of working in both an inpatient and community setting. More importantly however, is the ability to evidence knowledge and experience of providing evidence based interventions. The post holder will have an established knowledge in providing clinical leadership in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Applicants should have good knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to this client group and evidence advanced communication skills. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team would be advantageous.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Informal enquiries, in the first instance to Kerry Anderson, Nurse Consultant – Learning Disabilities 01224 557130 or Kelsie Poole Senior Charge Nurse Loirston Ward 01224 557027 / Sam MacPhee Senior Charge Nurse Strathbeg Ward 01224 557044.

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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