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Learning Disability Nurse


Location
Borehamwood, England
Salary
£37,862 a year
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Jul 2026
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Job summary

You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) to be considered for this post. Are you an experienced Nurse (RNLD) looking for a role where your clinical skills and compassion genuinely shape the care young people receive? At Bere Clinic, youll join a team built on kindness, teamwork and a shared commitment to helping 1218-year-olds recover from eating disorders in a structured CAMHS environment. In this role, youll play a central part in supporting young people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives using your therapeutic skills, trauma-informed practice and clinical judgement to help them stabilise, build confidence and engage in their recovery. Youll work closely with young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, complex emotional needs or difficulties with self-esteem, providing the safe, consistent support they need to move forward. Youll also contribute to a strong multidisciplinary team, influencing positive change, shaping care plans, and helping create a therapeutic environmen

Main duties of the job

The role requires a Nurse (RNLD) to join a compassionate team at Bere Clinic, providing therapeutic support to young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. The nurse will use clinical skills and trauma-informed practice to help youth stabilize, build confidence, and engage in their recovery within a structured CAMHS environment. Responsibilities include delivering care that supports emotional and physical well-being, influencing positive change, and maintaining clear clinical records. The role offers a flexible working pattern and is supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.

About us

Elysium Healthcare operates with over 8,000 employees across England and Wales, providing care in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services. Being a part of Ramsay Health Care, it extends globally across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Elysium emphasizes inclusive recruitment, safer staff recruitment, and promoting the welfare of service users. It offers extensive benefits to its employees like annual leave, training opportunities, and access to wellbeing resources, intending to ensure their wellbeing, growth, and secure future.

Details

  • Date posted: 20 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £37,862 a year
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1528503183
  • Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

*You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced Nurse (RNLD) looking for a role where your clinical skills and compassion genuinely shape the care young people receive? At Bere Clinic, you’ll join a team built on kindness, teamwork and a shared commitment to helping 12–18-year-olds recover from eating disorders in a structured CAMHS environment.

In this role, you’ll play a central part in supporting young people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives — using your therapeutic skills, trauma-informed practice and clinical judgement to help them stabilise, build confidence and engage in their recovery. You’ll work closely with young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, complex emotional needs or difficulties with self-esteem, providing the safe, consistent support they need to move forward.

You’ll also contribute to a strong multidisciplinary team, influencing positive change, shaping care plans, and helping create a therapeutic environment where every young person feels understood, encouraged and empowered.

Enjoy a flexible working pattern that puts you first, with options for 9–5 hours, the ability to condense your week into fewer days, and a supportive on-call rota shared fairly across the team.

What you’ll be doing:

As a qualified Nurse, you’ll ensure young people in our 12-bed CAMHS eating disorder service receive safe, compassionate and structured care. You’ll use your clinical judgement, communication skills and resilience to support young people through their recovery journey.

Your day-to-day will include:

· Delivering therapeutic, trauma-informed care that supports emotional and physical wellbeing

· Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care with accuracy and compassion

· Influencing positive change by role-modelling safe practice and encouraging young people’s engagement

· Supporting and mentoring colleagues to build a strong, collaborative team culture

· Maintaining clear, timely clinical records and communicating effectively across the MDT

You’ll work in a busy, structured environment with plenty of variety — the kind of place where your skills stay sharp and your practice stays meaningful.

Skills and experience you’ll bring:

· NMC registration (RNLD)

· Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with young people

· Resilience, flexibility and a calm, compassionate approach

· Ability to influence positive change and support service users’ engagement

· Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care

· Paediatric experience (desirable) — ideal for supporting young people with complex emotional, physical and developmental needs

Where you will be working:

Location: Bere Clinic , Hemlock Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8QT

12 bed CAMHS service to support young people aged 12-18 with eating disorders. With an onsite school providing educational services while the young people are in our care and full multidisciplinary team, it’s a great opportunity to be part of something new and help shape its future.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

· Annual base salary of £37,862

· The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

· Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

· Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

· Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

· Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

· Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

· Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

· 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

· Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

· Pension contribution, to help secure your future

· Free meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration (RNLD), Paediatric experience is desirable

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