Community Staff Nurse - Learning Disability

Job overview

*This role has a fixed term end date of 30th June 2027*

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse to join a busy and well respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, which covers the Lancashire and South Cumbria. We are very pleased to be able to offer this role within the Central Locality covering Preston, South-Ribble, Chorley and West Lancashire.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered Nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential.

The Community Learning Disability Team in Central is a friendly supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites; Preston, Chorley and Ormskirk.

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves in our holistic approach to supporting the health needs of adults with learning disabilities and our drive for continuous service development across all professions. We meet monthly as a whole team alternating virtual and face to face meetings.

To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled. A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self–motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative.

The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

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.