Community Learning Disabilities Nurse

Job summary

Job Advert: Community Learning Disabilities Nurse (Band 6)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities, supporting them to achieve better health outcomes and live fulfilling lives in the community.

Role;

• Provide specialist nursing care and health facilitation for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Undertake comprehensive health assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals across health and social care.
• Deliver health promotion, education, and training to service users, carers, and staff.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RNLD or RN with relevant experience).
• Evidence of post-registration learning and professional development.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities in community settings.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with and support social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

About us

NHS Pension Scheme

Your employer pays 14.3% towards pensions and life assurance benefits.

Annual Leave

On appointment to NHS - 27 days pro rata

After 5 Years NHS Service - 29 days pro rata

After 10 Years NHS Service - 33 days pro rata

With bank holidays this could be up to 41 days.

Buying extra annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits.

Staff Support

The Trust believes that its employees are its most important asset and that their wellbeing is essential to effective work performance and the provision of high quality services. It is therefore committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its staff.

Lease Car Scheme

The Lease Car Scheme is designed to allow employees to access a car of their choice.

Long Service Awards

The Trust wishes to demonstrate its appreciation of those employees and the Long Service Award scheme is an opportunity for the Trust to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution these employees have made to the NHS.