Community Learning Disability Nurse

Job overview

Permanent | Part Time

An exciting opportunity to join our city-wide CAMHS Learning Disability and Mental Health Team.

You'll work collaboratively across health, education and social care, using Positive Behaviour Support to provide holistic, person-centred care. This role offers autonomy, clinical leadership, and the chance to shape service development while managing your own caseload under expert supervision.

About You

• RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration
• A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting them
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the young people in our care.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to work in a creative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver specialist nursing care for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Act as a clinical resource within the In Reach CAMHS Team.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for moderate to severe mental health issues.
• Deliver and support training for staff, parents, and external services.
• Participate in regular clinical and management supervision.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
• Identify and communicate training needs to support clinical responsibilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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.