Senior Community Nurse for Children with Disabilities in Llandudno

To work within a multi-disciplinary team closely with staff from other agencies to promote and maintain high standards of care for children up to the age of 0-5 who have 2 or more areas of significant developmental delay, learning disabilities and complex needs. This will involve assessing developmental / associated health needs, planning, implementing and evaluating appropriate programmes of care and where applicable provide more specialist assessment and intervention. Such work will be underpinned by ordinary life principles and evidence based practice.

The post holder will be expected to work with children, their families, carers, staff teams and other professionals in a variety of community settings. In addition, the post holder will provide management and supervision for junior colleagues and actively engage in service development activities within the team.

Main duties of the job:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs from referral to discharge.
• Undertake specialist assessments and contribute to diagnosis, care planning and eligibility decisions.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence-based, person-centred interventions.
• Provide advice, consultation and support to children, families, carers and multi-agency professionals.
• Coordinate health aspects of multi-agency care plans and contribute to Continuing Care/DST processes where required.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide timely interventions to support children and families.
• Deliver training and group interventions to parents, carers and partner agencies.
• Support transitions between services and promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development, quality improvement and resource development.
• Work within a strengths-based, person-centred framework, ensuring children and families are actively involved in decision-making.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The post holder is responsible for providing specialist community learning disability nursing support to children and young people with learning disabilities, developmental delays, and complex needs. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, supporting families and carers, coordinating multi‑agency interventions, and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. The post holder also provides leadership, supervision, training, consultation, and contributes to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification:

• NMC Registered LD Nurse or registered nurse with relevant post registration experience.
• Previous experience working with children and/or Learning Disabilities.
• Significant post registration experience in a relevant role.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly associated health needs e.g. epilepsy, autism, syndromes and their health impacts etc.
• Any additional relevant formal training within the area of children’s disabilities.
• Sound knowledge around early child development.
• Experience working with children under 5 with disabilities and their carers/families.