Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Community Learning Disability Nurse

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability nurse to join the Children's Learning Disability Team for 12 months. The Learning Disability Community Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities including knowledge of the Transforming Care agenda. Adaptability, good communication skills and self -motivation are essential together with the ability to supervise and manage staff. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the health, psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism. They will be responsible for their caseload and supervise that of other practitioners within the service. The post holder will also take a senior role in undertaking and supporting assessments for the school aged Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway.

The post is based within Lancashire.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-SPS1452-MS

Job locations

TBC

Leyland

PR25 3ED

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Part 5 or 14 of NMC register
2-3 years' experience as a registered nurse or equivalent

Desirable

Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307/ ENB 998
Relevant post registration qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD
Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy
Demonstrates continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload
Communication - non-verbal, verbal, and written
Multi agency team working
Non-judgmental attitude

Personal

Essential

Flexibility - ability to work unsocial hours as dictated by the case load

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Part 5 or 14 of NMC register
2-3 years' experience as a registered nurse or equivalent

Desirable

Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307/ ENB 998
Relevant post registration qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD
Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy
Demonstrates continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload
Communication - non-verbal, verbal, and written
Multi agency team working
Non-judgmental attitude

Personal

Essential

Flexibility - ability to work unsocial hours as dictated by the case load

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

Leyland

PR25 3ED

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

Leyland

PR25 3ED

Employer's website

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