Community Learning Disabilities Nurse

Job overview

Community Learning Disabilities Nurse – Band 5

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our community team. This opportunity is ideal for a newly qualified nurse looking to begin their career in a supportive environment, or for an experienced practitioner seeking to further develop their skills in community-based learning disabilities nursing.

You will be joining a well-established and experienced team of Learning Disabilities Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Comprehensive support and mentorship will be provided, along with access to funding for continuing professional development to support your growth and career progression.

Following a structured induction period, you will manage a caseload of individuals with a range of healthcare needs. Your role will involve working directly with service users, as well as collaborating with families, carers, and social care professionals to ensure holistic and effective care planning. Key areas of focus will include:

• Supporting mental and physical health
• Managing epilepsy and memory-related conditions
• Promoting wellbeing through personalised care plans

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, while developing your clinical expertise in a dynamic and supportive community setting.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Description

Post Title: Community Nurse

Department: Community Learning Disability Nursing

Location: Wolverhampton

Directorate: Learning Disabilities

Band: 5

Hours: full time (37.5hrs pw Mon-Fri)

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsible to: Community Nurse Manager

Job Purpose

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.