Practice Plus Group

Senior Learning Disability Nurse

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse  to join our mental health team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category C & D Prison located in Doncaster. Capacity of 1400 men. 

Central to Doncaster so good transport links, parking, on-site gym, PPG pathway for various career development opportunities.

Hours

30 hours a week - Preferable 3 x 10 hour days working 8:00- 18:00, including 1 in 5 weekends but would consider full time hours, 37.5, working 8am-6.30pm, 1 in 5 weekends.  

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

 

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Learning Disability Nurse , your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Respond as directed by the Mental Health Team Manager in the day to day operational functioning of the Mental Health team.
  • You will have responsibility for a caseload and be accountable for all aspects of delivering a nursing service for adults with learning disabilities/ challenging behaviour, within the criminal justice setting.
  • You will be working with adults whose behaviours have resulted in their offending and coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
  • You will be working with the multi-disciplinary team to undertake person centred specialist behavioural assessments, planning and co-ordination of positive non aversive behavioural approaches to service users.
  • Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. You will play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies and procedures and always considering safeguarding.
  If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

  • we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

  • Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities
  • Current professional qualification (NMC)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Substantial experience working with adults with Learning disabilities with a range of clinical presentations.
  • Evidence of working Learning disability health within a community or inpatient setting. Able to evidence examples of intergraded multi-disciplinary working
  • Evidence of use of a range of standardized and non-standardized behavioural assessment tools supporting clinical reasoning

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

 

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,094 to £47,466 a year £42094-£47466 per annum - Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

13863

Job locations

HMP Doncaster

Marsh Gate

Doncaster 

South Yorkshire

DN5 8UX


Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse  to join our mental health team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category C & D Prison located in Doncaster. Capacity of 1400 men. 

Central to Doncaster so good transport links, parking, on-site gym, PPG pathway for various career development opportunities.

Hours

30 hours a week - Preferable 3 x 10 hour days working 8:00- 18:00, including 1 in 5 weekends but would consider full time hours, 37.5, working 8am-6.30pm, 1 in 5 weekends.  

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

 

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

 

 

 

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse  to join our mental health team at HMP YOI Doncaster, a category C & D Prison located in Doncaster. Capacity of 1400 men. 

Central to Doncaster so good transport links, parking, on-site gym, PPG pathway for various career development opportunities.

Hours

30 hours a week - Preferable 3 x 10 hour days working 8:00- 18:00, including 1 in 5 weekends but would consider full time hours, 37.5, working 8am-6.30pm, 1 in 5 weekends.  

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

 

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

 

 

 

 

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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

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Doncaster

Marsh Gate

Doncaster 

South Yorkshire

DN5 8UX


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Doncaster

Marsh Gate

Doncaster 

South Yorkshire

DN5 8UX


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Recruiter

Emily Jennings

emily.jennings@practiceplusgroup.com

07974375031

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,094 to £47,466 a year £42094-£47466 per annum - Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

13863

Job locations

HMP Doncaster

Marsh Gate

Doncaster 

South Yorkshire

DN5 8UX


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