Community Learning Disability Nurse
The closing date is 25 September 2025
Job summary
A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse within the Bay Locality Adult Community Learning Disability Team. The post holder will work across our established multi-disciplinary CLDT's and contribute to the core clinical functions of the team as well as the provision of specialised nursing interventions.
The post holder will carry their own caseload as well as complementing existing interventions by the team which support people to stay in their residence/home, stay in good health and avoid unnecessary hospital admission.
The post holder will be a learning disability nurse with knowledge and skills in supporting people with a learning disability who have complex health needs or behaviours that challenge services. Compassion, good communication skills, flexibility and an innovative attitude are essential.
Main duties of the job
The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working inpartnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their familieswe have a strong commitment to public health, promotion of safeguarding and effective risk managementthrough service development and training initiatives working within an enthusiastic and experienced team.
A Registered Nurse, with up to date knowledge, of health policy and legislation applicable to people with alearning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential.An experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs andchallenging behaviour and/or Autism, demonstrating practice is evidence based and innovative.The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload and supervision of other practitioners (registeredand unregistered), to provide strong clinical leadership and supervision within the learning disability team.
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.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS1459-SRP
Job locations
College House
Howard St
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 1NB
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
College House
Howard St
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 1NB
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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