Community LD Nurse - Intensive Support Team

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the Intensive Support Team. You will manage an independent caseload and work with the MDT to prevent hospital admissions for people with learning disabilities.

The role involves risk assessment, health facilitation, and close collaboration with service users, families and carers, with sponsorship for UK work rights and a focus on person-centred care.

Qualifications

• RNLD with NMC registration is required.
• Experience in community healthcare settings is essential.
• Experience in learning disabilities services and positive behavioural support is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care within a multi-professional context for people with learning disabilities.
• Maintain an independent caseload and act as CPA Coordinator.
• Collaborate with MDT to prevent hospital admissions and manage risk.

Formation

RNLD registration with NMC

First degree level in a health-related subject

Experience in community healthcare settings

Experience in learning disabilities services

Experience delivering training

Description du poste

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Community LD Nurse - Intensive Support Team

The closing date is 28 October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic Intensive Support Team as part of the wider Learning Disability Community MDT. We are looking for an experienced nurse who is able to demonstrate evidence of working in a community setting with adults with a learning disability, preferably in crisis situations.

We are a team of clinicians working with service users and their families/carers where there is risk of admission to hospital under the Mental Health Act. We aim to prevent hospital admissions for our service user group, utilising skills in risk assessment & management, positive behaviour assessment & support as well as assessment of mental health that significantly impacts upon day to day life.

The post holder will be required to hold an independent caseload and act as CPA Coordinator, utlising skills in effective communication and in collaboration with the wider MDT.

Closing Date: 28th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 29th & 30th October 2026

Interview Date: 10th November 2026

Main duties of the job

Within a multi professional & multi-agency context apply nursing skills, knowledge and leadership in the provision of a person centred health service that promotes and facilitates the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities who are presenting with risks that puts them at risk of hospital admission under the Mental Health Act. Provide Health Screening and Health facilitation for those service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues or behaviours which require intensive support and assessment.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Significant post-registration nursing experience relevant to the specialist area.
• First degree level or equivalent competency in a health related subject

Experience

• Experience of working in a multi professional settings, dealing appropriately with key partner agencies
• Experience of community working
• Experience of undertaking assessments of healthcare needs, including mental health or behavioural assessments.
• Experience of working with primary and acute healthcare professionals
• Experience of working in learning disabilities services for people with dual diagnosis or for people with high support needs, including positive behavioural support experience.
• Experience of delivering training

Knowledge

• Firm knowledge and understanding of information and communication technology
• Knowledge of the healthcare complexities associated with learning disabilities
• Knowledge of the principles of health facilitation
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
• Knowledge of the policy drivers in relation to people with learning disabilities who may be at risk of detention under the Mental Health Act

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.

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust