Learning Disability Nurse
  • England,South West,Somerset
  • full-time
  • £36,690 per annum
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse looking for a new opportunity where you will be valued and invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Do you want to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork defines your day-to-day?  Then join the team at The Copse in Weston Super Mare and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. 
As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. 

Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you’ve made a difference. While you’re caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we’ll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.  
What you will be doing
As a qualified Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD), you will ensure adult men with a range of mental health conditions in this Mental Health service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.
The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:    
* Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
* Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
* Providing mentorship and support to team members
* Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided
Skills and knowledge you will have
* A relevant nursing qualification
* NMC registration
* Strong team-working skills
* A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
* A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
* A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
Where you will be working
Location:The Copse,?Beechmount?Close, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom BS24 9EX

You will be working at The Copse, providing rehabilitation for men and women with mental health conditions who require a medium-term placement, focusing on active rehabilitation in order to progress into future community placements.

Working as part of a team, you will support service users to maintain links with family and friends, gain opportunities and prepare for community living. Service Users typically come from either acute or low secure hospitals, or directly from the community
What you will get
* Annual salary of £36,690 - £38,179 (40.25 hour week)?depending on experience

* A welcome bonus of £5000
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
* Free meals and parking 
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
* Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
* Pension contribution to secure your future.
* Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
* Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Job number 1387465
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Company Details:
Elysium Healthcare
Company size: 5,000 employees
Industry: Health
About ElysiumWith a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing four services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Dis...
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