Community Learning Disability Nurse

NHS; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for an experienced Community Learning Disability Nurse. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team, providing clinical support to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Strong communication skills and an understanding of health policy are essential. Flexible working patterns available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities.
• Proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour.
• Interest in Positive Behavioural Support, mental health, forensic issues, or primary care liaison.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to adults with learning disabilities in various community settings.
• Work within an integrated health team focusing on delivering care for complex needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Part 5 or 14 of NMC register

Job description

Go back Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Community Learning Disability Nurse

The closing date is 17 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Fylde and Wyre.

The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward-thinking high-quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, we work closely with their families, and we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

We are looking for a registered nurse with an up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities including knowledge of the Transforming Care agenda. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour. An interest in one of the following areas would also be advantageous: Positive Behavioural Support, mental health, forensic issues, and acute/primary care liaison.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within an integrated health team, providing clinical support to adults with learning disabilities who have additional complex needs, which may include challenging behaviour, physical and sensory impairment, mental health and forensic issues. The post holder will play an integral role in delivery of care within these pathways within a variety of community settings.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

• Part 5 or 14 of NMC register.

Knowledge

• Ability to support people who have a learning disability on an individual and group basis
• Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy.
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk.

Experience

• Experience of working in community setting.
• Working with individuals who challenge.
• Experience of project development.

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.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust