South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Community Learning Disabilities Nurse

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurse who may either already be qualified, or in final year and approaching qualification and/or awaiting their NMC PIN number. You must have enthusiasm, compassion and commitment to supporting and enabling people with Learning Disabilities. You will join an already established multidisciplinary community learning disability team, which is located at Monkton Hall in South Tyneside. You will work primarily within the borough of South Tyneside, however there may be occasions where you will in reach to other areas, for example, with transitions. You caseload will be diverse, of moderate complexity and at times challenging, however you will be supported with clinical support, clinical and management supervision, regular and ad hoc. You will have an experienced supervisor.

You will offer leadership to support staff within the team and will act as a coordinator for clinical cases, ensuring best practice and safe care across a spectrum of need.

You will work Monday to Friday, core Hours being between 08:00-18:00, where you will work 7.5hrs within this.

Main duties of the job

To manage a delegated clinical caseload of individuals who have a Learning Disabilities within community setting.
To assess plan, implement and evaluate treatment interventions supported by line manager through supervision.
To facilitate Health Action Planning using the agreed framework where appropriate.
To provide and input information onto database in relation to Health Action Planning.
Provide specialist clinical advice, to other disciplines.
To communicate effectively and develop effective working relationships with other stakeholders.
Assist and encourage individuals to access mainstream health care services.
To manage a delegated caseload of individuals who have complex health issues i.e. challenging behaviour, mental health, complex epilepsy and other related health conditions under the direction and supervision of an experienced Band 6 Community Nurse.
To have the ability to work as a lone worker, act upon own initiative and organise own workload.
To treat everyone as an individual in their own right. respecting ethnicity, race, culture, gender, age, religion, language, disability and sexual orientation.
Administration and monitoring of medications as per Nursing and Midwifery Council guidance in keeping.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0226-14

Job locations

Monkton Hall Hospital

Monkton Lane

Monkton Village

Jarrow

Tyne And Wear

NE325NN

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To provide specialist professional nursing intervention using the nursing process to adults with a Learning Disability, focusing on individuals who have complex health care needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To provide specialist professional nursing intervention using the nursing process to adults with a Learning Disability, focusing on individuals who have complex health care needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RNMH/RNLD/Dip. Nursing Studies or equivalent.

Desirable

Teaching certificate relevant to the post.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues and legislation
relevant to the client group.
Exhibit an understanding of the following - clinical
governance, risk management, health and safety,
research and clinical audit.
Ability to work on own initiative and have good
organisational and time management skills.
Good report writing skills and the ability to communicate
effectively. With an understanding of issues relating to
client confidentiality.
Good team working skills, flexible approach and a positive
attitude towards client group.
Good IT skills.

Desirable

Demonstrate a broad range of clinical skills.

Experience

Essential

Recent experience of working within a Community
Learning Disability Team.
Working knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children
procedures.
Experience/knowledge of Health Action Planning and
Government requirements.

Desirable

Relevant teaching experience and/or group working skills.
Experience in the role of mentor to student nurses.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to meet the necessary travel requirements of the
post.
Flexible approach to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RNMH/RNLD/Dip. Nursing Studies or equivalent.

Desirable

Teaching certificate relevant to the post.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues and legislation
relevant to the client group.
Exhibit an understanding of the following - clinical
governance, risk management, health and safety,
research and clinical audit.
Ability to work on own initiative and have good
organisational and time management skills.
Good report writing skills and the ability to communicate
effectively. With an understanding of issues relating to
client confidentiality.
Good team working skills, flexible approach and a positive
attitude towards client group.
Good IT skills.

Desirable

Demonstrate a broad range of clinical skills.

Experience

Essential

Recent experience of working within a Community
Learning Disability Team.
Working knowledge of Safeguarding Adults and Children
procedures.
Experience/knowledge of Health Action Planning and
Government requirements.

Desirable

Relevant teaching experience and/or group working skills.
Experience in the role of mentor to student nurses.

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to meet the necessary travel requirements of the
post.
Flexible approach to work.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).