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We are seeking to appoint a Learning Disability Nurse on a permanent basis; this post would initially be based in HMP YOI Polmont, l but could be within any of the Forth Valley Prisons (Glenochil, Cornton Vale). You will be a first level registered Learning Disability Nurse with a willingness to support ongoing professional development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of our Health Centre team to deliver a comprehensive key role taking forward the care and treatment of individuals with a Learning Disability as an integral member of the Mental Health/Addiction Teams and Partnership with our Primary Care Team within the unique setting of a prison environment. You should have the ability to demonstrate high quality, person–centred care and good team working. Keenness towards developing practice, with appropriate and satisfactory clinical and interpersonal skills is required.
To operate as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team, the role of the LD Nurse is to provide assessment, evaluation and delivery of a range of interventions that best manage prisoner healthcare needs and to contribute to the continuous development of LD/MH care for our patients. This is a diverse role which involves the day to day delivery of autonomous nurse-led care, to a population who have a range of mental health, learning disabilities, learning difficulties, physical, psychological, substance misuse and social problems. You will be expected to work a flexible shift pattern although primarily 0800 to 1600hrs (no night shift included).
Informal enquires to Claire McBeath, Team Leader or Debbie Dunnachie, Deputy Team Leader on Tel: 01324 722233 .
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.