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Job reference: 141769
Salary: Band 5 (£30,229 - £37,664)
Job closing date: 29/03/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Blythe wood House
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 15/03/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Specialist Learning Disability Services

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for band 5 registered learning disability nurses to join the Specialist Learning Disability Inpatient nursing team in NHS GGC. The Specialist Learning Disability Service within NHS GG&C provides assessment/treatment inpatient services to people with a learning disability who experience mental ill health and or associated challenging behaviour / complex needs. The role will support people to achieve health outcomes by way of specialist therapeutic interventions.   The post holder will provide evidence based, high quality nursing care working within a Multi-disciplinary framework, working with people with learning disabilities who may present with mental health problems, challenging behaviour and/or additional  complex needs including development of  individual positive behavioural support plans.                                                         

The post holder will have direct responsibility as a Named or Associate Nurse for a defined client group, facilitating assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care and discharge.  The role will also include taking charge of the ward or any equivalent sphere of nursing in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse.  The post holder will carry out these responsibilities professionally and compassionately with minimal supervision.  Previous experience working with people who have Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Issues is required.  RNLD or RMN (with relevant experience) Essential.

Informal Contact:  Ashley Welsh, Service Manager, Tel No: 0141 314 9245       

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs

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