Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Community Nurse

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

The LYPFT Learning Disability Service provides specialist health services for adults aged 18 and over with a learning disability across community settings, respite services and the Intensive Support Team. Working with service users, carers, Adult Social Care and third-sector and private providers, the service supports people with highly complex needs, including behaviours that challenge, mental health needs, dual diagnosis and complex physical health needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 6 Community Nurse in the West and South Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). A temporary Band 6 post is also available as a 12-month secondment for internal applicants or a fixed-term post for external applicants.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse to support adults with a learning disability who require specialist input due to vulnerability and complex physical health, sensory, communication and behavioural needs.

The post holder will be based within West and South CLDT (Mon-Fri, 9.00am-5.00pm), providing direct clinical care to improve quality of life and prevent avoidable admissions through person-centred care planning. They will manage a caseload, coordinate care, provide supervision to junior staff and contribute to service development. Robust support structures include 1:1 supervision with the Senior Nurse Practitioner and CTM, MDT working and community nurse meetings.

Main duties of the job

The nurse will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of adults with a learning disability, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care. They will undertake comprehensive, person-centred holistic assessments, considering physical and mental health, communication, sensory needs and behaviour.

The nurse will manage a defined caseload and deliver specialist nursing interventions within community settings, working proactively to reduce health inequalities and prevent avoidable hospital admissions. This will include care coordination and the development, implementation and review of individualised care and treatment plans in partnership with service users, carers and care providers.

The nurse will work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, including primary care, acute services, mental health services and Adult Social Care, to advocate for the health needs of adults with a learning disability and ensure continuity of care.

The role includes providing clinical leadership through supervision and support of junior staff and students, contributing to service development and maintaining high standards of practice. The nurse will promote social inclusion and equitable access to healthcare, contribute to safeguarding and risk management processes, and work in accordance with Trust policies and the NMC Code.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-01026-LDS

Job locations

Willow House, St Marys Hospital

Green Hill Road

Leeds

LS12 3QE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on and contribute to service improvement initiatives, quality improvement projects and task groups in line with service priorities and Trust objectives.
Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior staff, newly qualified practitioners and learners, contributing to their professional development.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with national guidance, clinical pathways, Trust policies and the NMC Code.
Manage and prioritise a caseload and service development effectively, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills.
Undertake and coordinate the full nursing process, ensuring timely and comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and review of care.
Complete a range of specialist assessments, including biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments and health-related assessments, and follow agreed clinical pathways.
Identify, assess and manage risk, including positive risk-taking, working collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
Provide robust clinical and, where appropriate, operational supervision in line with Trust supervision policies.

Actively engage in continuing professional development, accessing training and development opportunities identified through appraisal and personal development planning.
Develop and deliver training resources and sessions for staff, carers or partner organisations as required by the service.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures, contributing to safeguarding processes in line with local and national guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on and contribute to service improvement initiatives, quality improvement projects and task groups in line with service priorities and Trust objectives.
Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior staff, newly qualified practitioners and learners, contributing to their professional development.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in line with national guidance, clinical pathways, Trust policies and the NMC Code.
Manage and prioritise a caseload and service development effectively, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills.
Undertake and coordinate the full nursing process, ensuring timely and comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and review of care.
Complete a range of specialist assessments, including biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments and health-related assessments, and follow agreed clinical pathways.
Identify, assess and manage risk, including positive risk-taking, working collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
Provide robust clinical and, where appropriate, operational supervision in line with Trust supervision policies.

Actively engage in continuing professional development, accessing training and development opportunities identified through appraisal and personal development planning.
Develop and deliver training resources and sessions for staff, carers or partner organisations as required by the service.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures, contributing to safeguarding processes in line with local and national guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional nursing qualification.

Skills

Essential

To be a driver and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with a learning disability within a multidisciplinery team.

Experience

Essential

Understanding of scope of responsibility with training and supporting junior staff and students.

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant policy and legislation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional nursing qualification.

Skills

Essential

To be a driver and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with a learning disability within a multidisciplinery team.

Experience

Essential

Understanding of scope of responsibility with training and supporting junior staff and students.

Knowledge

Essential

Good knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other relevant policy and legislation.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willow House, St Marys Hospital

Green Hill Road

Leeds

LS12 3QE

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willow House, St Marys Hospital

Green Hill Road

Leeds

LS12 3QE

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)