Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Community Learning Disabilities Nurse 

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term, part time position, as an experienced RNMH/RNLD nurse to join us within the multidisciplinary Community Learning Disability Team on the Isle of Wight. The post holder will be required to have RNMH/RNLD qualification and experience of working with people with learning disabilities who experience complex physical health and mental health needs.

The applicant will need to demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment in working with people with a learning disability, their carers and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The applicant will also need to be able to work in a very busy environment, work as a lone practitioner and be able to prioritise workload and be flexible to the ever-changing needs of the individual and service.

A car driver is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality care and treatment in conjunction with other professionals and as required work in partnership with other agencies to provide a seamless, flexible services which meet service user and carer need.

To actively promote the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities through a range of specialist clinical and education interventions.

To provide specialist advice on a range of health issues, and work to rescue the health inequalities that people with learning disabilities face.

To be professionally accountable for a caseload of clients who may or may not be in receipt of Continuing Health Care (CHC), or S117 funding of the Mental Health Act.

Contribute to and assist with the care coordination of individuals with LD who are placed out of area in specialist hospital or residential settings.

To supervise and appraise designated staff.

Support and contribute to the development of the learning disability service in accordance with the vision and plan outlined in the Isle of Wight Learning Disability Strategy.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

39 weeks

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-IOW-10210

Job locations

The Barracks

The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway

Sandown

Isle of Wight

PO36 9EA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RNLD or RNMH with live NMC registration
Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
Post registration training and evidence of ongoing professional development related to LD.

Desirable

Supplementary or Independent non-medical prescribing qualification.
Nurse Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable Care Co-Ordination skills.
Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines
Experience in the assessment and management of people with moderate / severe Learning Disabilities who present with co morbidities to include: serious and enduring mental health, physical disabilities and profound and multiple disabilities
Evidence of undertaking audit work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RNLD or RNMH with live NMC registration
Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
Post registration training and evidence of ongoing professional development related to LD.

Desirable

Supplementary or Independent non-medical prescribing qualification.
Nurse Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable Care Co-Ordination skills.
Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines
Experience in the assessment and management of people with moderate / severe Learning Disabilities who present with co morbidities to include: serious and enduring mental health, physical disabilities and profound and multiple disabilities
Evidence of undertaking audit 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.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barracks

The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway

Sandown

Isle of Wight

PO36 9EA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barracks

The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway

Sandown

Isle of Wight

PO36 9EA

Employer's website

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