# Community Learning Disability Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-learning-disability-nurse/e02b0506-def0-4cad-ac98-e5811ee5bcf4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-learning-disability-nurse/e02b0506-def0-4cad-ac98-e5811ee5bcf4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Sheffield Children's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Learning disability nurse - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-14T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-07T08:31:02.936Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffiled/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Child_Adolescent_Learning_Disability_Mental_Health/Child_Adolescent_Learning_Disability_Mental_Health-v8275890 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ******We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process. This role has been assigned occupation code 2234 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance for further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job – GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive post registration experience working as a nurse with people with learning disabilities in a CAMHS or other health setting **Desirable** - Recent experience of working with children or young people with learning disabilities ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Learning Disability Nurse Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse (LD) or (MH) - ENB998 or equivalent qualification in the mentoring and teaching of students **Desirable** - Registered Social Worker ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of relevant legislation, national initiatives and guidance, and of own professional code of practice, role and responsibilities - Knowledge of up-to-date clinical aspects of learning disability nursing and mental health/challenging behaviour in the community - Good assessment skills, the ability to assess risk and care plan effectively - Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively - Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team Good I. T. skills **Desirable** - Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support practice ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - An understanding of the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour - The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress - A flexible approach to client intervention - To be able to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands of the service and support families ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 681.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10591767) ## 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.