Job overview
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities living in Croydon and promote the best outcomes possible? We are looking for a passionate Community Learning Disability Nurse ready to take their knowledge and skills to the next level, as an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time permanent position in the Croydon Community Learning Disabilities Team.
The successful candidate will have a strong skillset working with people with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions, complex physical health and mental health issues.
The successful applicant will join a highly valued nursing service as part of the multidisciplinary team for adults with intellectual disabilities, based in the heart of Croydon.
The CLDT comprises Learning Disability Nurses, Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, a Dietitian and Physiotherapists. The service is located in Bernard Weatherill House, Croydon Council Headquarter, and has strong working relationships with key partner agencies including Croydon Adult Social Care and Croydon Mental Health in Learning Disabilities (South London and Maudsley).
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working and job share may be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the team.
Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide Community Learning Disability Nursing service to adults with learning disabilities who live in the Croydon area. The post holder will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability health team to identify and address health inequalities for PWLD (People with Learning Disabilities) who live either independently or with families/carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
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This advert is for Community Learning Disability Nurses with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 pa inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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