Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities Nurse

NHS; Chatham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health trust in Chatham seeks a qualified Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities Nurse to enhance patient care within our dedicated team. The role requires a flexible approach to working, supporting frontline teams with your expertise. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 6 Degree in Learning Disabilities Nursing and effective communication skills. Opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements are offered, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional with a relevant nursing qualification.
• Experience managing complex caseloads and mentoring others.
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical practice and evidence-based procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support NHS teams in delivering excellent patient care.
• Use knowledge and expertise to enhance clinical support.
• Ensure contributions lead to positive patient experiences.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent as a Learning Disabilities Nurse

Registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Tools

IT systems and databases

Job description

Job summary

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our professional team in Medway. We're a close team but we're never exclusive; if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Details Date posted and location information are listed below, along with general information about the role and who can apply.

The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit us both.

Find out more about the community difference and career pathways.

Details Date posted: 29 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band: Band 7 | Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time | Reference number: 846-7689286-UJ

Job locations: Lordswood Healthy Living Centre, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ

Job responsibilities

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. You will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment; if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss suitability.

The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We may close the vacancy early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 6 Degree or equivalent qualification as a Learning Disabilities Nurse or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience plus a diploma in Learning Disabilities nursing.
• You will be a registered health care professional with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

• Proven ability to work effectively within your area of practice, supported by relevant experience. As well as managing complex caseloads and supporting/ mentoring others.
• You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases

Knowledge

• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage as well as an understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks
• You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker

Skills

• You will need to have sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing
• You will need to be able to work well under pressure and be able to organise your own work
• You will need to be adaptable in work as things change as part of working in a wider team

Personal Attributes

• Tact and sensitivity will be essential in this role, there will be times when you see distressing situations which may include vulnerable, violent or aggressive patients
• You will have the ability to focus on the details and spot any potential problems
• You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Additional information: Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required; Certificate of Sponsorship applies; UK Registration required.

Employer details: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Lordswood Healthy Living Centre, Lordswood, Chatham, ME5 8TJ

Employer's website: kentcht.nhs.uk