Learning disabilities community nurse

Job overview

Join our dedicated Learning Disability Care Hub and help improve the health, wellbeing and life opportunities of people with learning disabilities across our communities.

As a Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurse, you will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist pathways, evidence-based interventions and person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs

Main duties of the job

Managing your own caseload within the community.

Undertaking specialist health and behavioural pathways, assessments.

Supporting individuals in a range of settings, including their own homes.

Promoting health, wellbeing and reducing health inequalities for people with learning disabilities.

Working closely with families, carers, primary care, social care and partner agencies.

Contributing to specialist pathways including Positive Behaviour Support, Physical Health, Autism, Epilepsy, Dysphagia and Dementia.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse who:

Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrates professional curiosity and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Is motivated to develop specialist skills and knowledge in learning disability nursing.

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.