# Community Learning Disabilities Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-learning-disabilities-nurse/ab0cb050-3fc2-45d7-ac50-1c9caa8e2bf5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-learning-disabilities-nurse/ab0cb050-3fc2-45d7-ac50-1c9caa8e2bf5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board - **Town:** Bronllys - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Nurse (community and district) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:43:00.110Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/Bronllys/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Learning_Disabilities/Learning_Disabilities-v8043375 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8043375?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will deliver a high-quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi-disciplinary community team structure. The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children’s service into Adult Learning Disabilities services. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ## Job Details The post holder will deliver a high-quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi-disciplinary community team structure. The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children’s service into Adult Learning Disabilities services. ## Job Description The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Reliable and works flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including occasional adjusted hours in response to clinical priorities - Travels independently across the locality to visit individuals in a range of community settings - Uses initiative to resolve day-to-day issues and seeks guidance appropriately for more complex matters ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - Carry out holistic nursing assessments and deliver person-centred interventions - Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with people with learning disabilities - Prioritise, manage and organise a caseload in a community setting - Identify, assess and respond appropriately to clinical risk - Work both autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team - Adapt communication to meet diverse and complex communication needs - Motivated to engage in reflection, supervision and continuous professional development - Exercise sound nursing judgement - Assess clients, develop and monitor care plans - Establish feedback processes from referrers, people using service and providers **Desirable** - Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn - Contribute to audit, quality improvement or service development projects - Support health promotion activities tailored to people with learning disabilities ### Experience / Knowledge **Essential** - Significant experience supporting people with learning disabilities in any care setting (including during training/placements) - Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour - Contributing to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly - Managing changing priorities in a clinical environment, including responding to urgent or unexpected situations - Risk management - Experience/knowledge of the Mental Health Measure Wales - Working with families, carers and support providers **Desirable** - Working within a community learning disability team or community-based service - Supporting individuals with complex needs, including behaviours of concern, mental health needs, or dual diagnosis ### Qualifications & Skills **Essential** - Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration - Postgraduate level in specialist area - Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to nursing practice - Understanding of the health needs of people with learning disabilities, including associated health inequalities - Knowledge of person-centred care and the importance of therapeutic relationships - Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults and how to escalate concerns - Understanding of risk assessment and clinical risk management within community settings - Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, and Human Rights-based approaches - Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working in community services - Knowledge of accurate record-keeping and digital documentation requirements - Completed PBM training **Desirable** - Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake) - Additional training relevant to learning disability nursing (e.g., Positive Behavioural Support, sensory needs, physical health skills) - Training in behaviour support, mental health awareness, or communication approaches for people with complex needs - Awareness of trauma-informed practice and its relevance to people with learning disabilities - Awareness of public health initiatives relevant to people with learning disabilities ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 288.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332019) - [oh form (pdf, 720.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10338032) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 396.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332017) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850) ## 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.