# Community LD Nurse - Intensive Support Team > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-ld-nurse-intensive-support-team/89003f07-fdc0-4aea-be6e-1f4e1e0e9add - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-ld-nurse-intensive-support-team/89003f07-fdc0-4aea-be6e-1f4e1e0e9add.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Lynfield Mount Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T16:35:37.886Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/Bradford/Bradford_District_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Learning_Disabilities/Learning_Disabilities-v8339562 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8339562?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bdct.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic Intensive Support Team as part of the wider Learning Disability Community MDT. We are looking for an experienced nurse who is able to demonstrate evidence of working in a community setting with adults with a learning disability, preferably in crisis situations. We are a team of clinicians working with service users and their families/carers where there is risk of admission to hospital under the Mental Health Act. We aim to prevent hospital admissions for our service user group, utilising skills in risk assessment & management, positive behaviour assessment & support as well as assessment of mental health that significantly impacts upon day to day life. The post holder will be required to hold an independent caseload and act as CPA Coordinator, utlising skills in effective communication and in collaboration with the wider MDT. Closing Date: 28th October 2026 Shortlisting Date: 29th & 30th October 2026 Interview Date: 10th November 2026 ### Main duties of the job Within a multi professional & multi-agency context apply nursing skills, knowledge and leadership in the provision of a person centred health service that promotes and facilitates the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities who are presenting with risks that puts them at risk of hospital admission under the Mental Health Act. Provide Health Screening and Health facilitation for those service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues or behaviours which require intensive support and assessment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Firm knowledge and understanding of information and communication technology - Knowledge of the healthcare complexities associated with learning disabilities - Knowledge of the principles of health facilitation - Knowledge of the principles of person centred working - Knowledge of policy drivers in relation to people with learning disabilities who may be at risk of detention under the Mental Health Act ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a multi professional settings, dealing appropriately with key partner agencies - Experience of community working - Experience of undertaking assessments of healthcare needs, including mental health or behavioural assessments. - Experience of working with primary and acute healthcare professionals **Desirable** - Experience of working in learning disabilities services for people with dual diagnosis or for people with high support needs, including positive behavioural support experience. - Experience of delivering training ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). - Significant post-registration nursing experience relevant to the specialist area. **Desirable** - First degree level or equivalent competency in a health related subject - Leadership qualification ## Documents - [id guidance (pdf, 486.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1948) - [useful links (pdf, 174.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1944) - [candidate guide (pdf, 6.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2683) - [wellbeing flyer (pdf, 4.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1945) - [organisational strategy (pdf, 366.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1947) - [how we use your information (pdf, 30.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1949) - [jdps community ld nurse - ist (pdf, 230.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681575) - [staff childcare and carers support (pdf, 800.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1946) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.