2025 Newly Registered Nursing - Learning Disability Nurse (B5)

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care. As a Learning Disability Nurse, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals and their families, helping them to lead fulfilling lives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, addressing health needs from early diagnosis to end-of-life care. You will receive comprehensive support during your transition from student to registered professional, ensuring your career development is prioritized. Experience vibrant city life and lush countryside while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required for learning disability nursing.
• Strong assessment and communication skills essential for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and delivering holistic care for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Supporting families and addressing diverse health needs across the lifespan.

Skills

Person-Centred Care

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Nursing Degree

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2025 Newly Registered Nursing - Learning Disability Nurse (B5), Glasgow

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION WHEN APPLYING & NOTE MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s 2025 Newly Registered Nursing Recruitment programme is now open.

Learning Disability Nursing is a very rewarding career!

You will be joining the learning disability nursing workforce at an exciting time of progress and development. Within NHS GGC, learning disability nurses work in inpatient or community services.

The role of a Learning Disability Nurse is to support individuals and their families to meet health needs and help individuals reach their potential and live meaningful lives.

As a Learning Disability Nurse, you will work across the lifespan, addressing diverse health needs from early diagnosis to end-of-life care. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team within healthcare settings and contribute to:

• Assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating holistic, person-centred care.
• Reducing health inequalities among people with learning disabilities.
• Removing barriers to health and care services to promote wellbeing.
• Supporting people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.

Learning Disability Nurses may also be considered for roles in Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services, Prison Healthcare (Addictions Team), Forensic Mental Health Services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. If interested in these areas, please apply to job reference 209850 (NRN Mental Health).

Why NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde?

Joining NHS GGC means becoming part of an organization dedicated to high-quality, innovative, person-centred health and social care.

We pool our knowledge, skills, and resources daily to provide outstanding care, recognizing everyone’s role in this effort.

Supporting your career development

In your first year, you will undertake the newly registered nurse programme, supporting your transition from student to registered professional. This includes induction, preceptorship, clinical supervision, and Scotland’s Flying Start development programme.

As a Band 5 Nurse, you will work alongside experienced colleagues, with guidance from senior staff and dedicated education teams to support your growth.

Living and working in Glasgow and surrounding areas

The Greater Glasgow and Clyde area offers vibrant city life, lush countryside, and seaside attractions. It is culturally diverse, architecturally stunning, and historically rich, with excellent transport links to hospital sites.

Home to around two million people, the region includes Glasgow, East and West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, and East Renfrewshire.

Please complete your application fully, including your areas of interest. Applications should be submitted by 25th May 2025, 23:59. Referees must be an academic supervisor and a previous placement mentor.

We aim to start successful candidates as a Band 4 Health Care Support Worker after pre-employment checks, with a latest start date of 6th October 2025.

We look forward to your application and welcome you to our team.