Specialist Behavioural Nurse - INTERNAL in Llanfairfechan

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO 30/04/2027.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

The Specialist Behavioural Support Service (SBSS) is part of the Community Learning Disability Service and works with children and adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge across BCUHB and the six local authority areas of North Wales.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

The SBSS uses the model of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to conduct behavioural assessments to determine the underlying functions of behaviours that challenge and develop effective intervention plans. SBSS works closely with the Community Learning Disability Teams to identify people who use the service who may be vulnerable to destabilisation as a consequence of behaviours that challenge which may lead to out of area placements.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will work alongside the Senior Specialist Behavioural Nurse into one of the six county areas of North Wales and undertake a series of activities, tasks and projects aligned to personal, professional, inhouse and wider service needs.
• The post holder will be supervised to lead on and hold a case list and will lead on undertaking behavioural assessment and plan and implement interventions according to the SBSS referral pathway whilst remaining under supervision of the Senior Specialist Behavioural Nurse.
• The Band 6 Specialist Behavioural Nurse post is a supporting and enhanced role where the post holder utilises opportunities to enhance their current skills and experience and work toward a Band 7 Senior Specialist Behavioural Nursing post or other suitable positions within BCUHB.

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

Working for our organisation:

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.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities:

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification:

Essential criteria:

• A degree or equivalent in Nursing – Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities.
• Professional and specialist knowledge acquired through experience and training in Positive Behaviour Support / Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Essential criteria:

• Must be able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used to respond effectively to challenging situations involving our service user group.
• Must be capable of undertaking detailed functional assessments of behaviour that challenges and develop creative intervention plans.
• Have good organisational skills.
• Must be able to motivate staff and carers, to teach skills and transfer knowledge, and to model appropriate skills and behaviour.
• Must have good presentation skills and be able to use presentation equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with service users, staff and carers and parents, support staff and professional members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable criteria:

• The ability to speak Welsh.

Essential criteria:

• Have specialist skills in working with people with learning disabilities who display behaviour that challenges – for example direct assessment, analysis and intervention planning and implementation skills.
• Relevant post graduate knowledge and experience.

Essential criteria:

• Must understand issues relating to people with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges and be committed to the principles of ordinary living within community settings.
• Must also be able to articulate the necessity to treat service users and their families with dignity and respect and promote social inclusion.
• Enhanced level DBS is required for this post.
• Must have the skill and ability to drive and travel within geographical area of BCUHB in timely manner – using North Wales’ public transport is not appropriate or sufficient for this role. This role can include supporting patients from one area to another.
• Must be able to support the service by working flexibly when required and across different locations.