Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Community Learning Disability Nurse

The closing date is 05 May 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Community Learning Disability Service based in Fylde and Wyre, for a Community Learning Disability Band 6 Nurse. The Learning Disability 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.

The post holder will be an experienced Learning Disability Nurse with knowledge and skills in supporting people with a Learning Disability with complex health needs, as well as the provision of positive behavioural support. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role. You will also need to be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with Learning Disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with Learning Disabilities, their families and carers, 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, adaptability, good communication skills and self -motivation is essential. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex needs and challenging behaviour. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative. A means of transport is essential, and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Details

Date posted

19 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-PEN1099-SRP

Job locations

Lytham or Fleetwood - TBC

Lytham St Annes

FY8 5EE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Nursing or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998.

Knowledge

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in community setting.
  • Experience of working with children and young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • First Level Nursing or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998.

Knowledge

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in community setting.
  • Experience of working with children and young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism.

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lytham or Fleetwood - TBC

Lytham St Annes

FY8 5EE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lytham or Fleetwood - TBC

Lytham St Annes

FY8 5EE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Carol A Harper

carol.a.harper@lscft.nhs.uk

07816118773

Details

Date posted

19 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-PEN1099-SRP

Job locations

Lytham or Fleetwood - TBC

Lytham St Annes

FY8 5EE


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