Community Learning Disability Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse to support individuals within Mansfield and Ashfield. The candidate must hold an RNLD qualification and be registered with the NMC. This role involves managing a busy caseload, working with patients, their families, and external providers. Successful candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and a commitment to providing high-quality care in line with professional standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee-led networks

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Must be an RNLD with a valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrate continued professional development.
• Experience in community nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing a busy caseload.
• Conduct assessments for physical and mental health.
• Work with patients and external providers.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of nursing care needs

Strong communication skills

High level of emotional intelligence

Diplomatic, caring, and sympathetic

IT skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Learning Disability Nursing

Current registration with the NMC

Job description

Community Learning Disability Nurse

The closing date is 01 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse to work within the West CIDT, covering Mansfield and Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The main base will be Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Specialist Services Directorate provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their needs. We are seeking a Nurse to join our well established Community Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must be an RNLD with a Diploma or Degree level in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

You will be highly motivated team player able to demonstrate a high level of professional competence. You will be expected to also work autonomously and be responsible for your own caseload. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The post requires close work with patients, carers, external agencies and other health and social care professionals. As part of a team you will be expected to contribute to care plans alongside the risk management plans.

You must have the ability to analyse and assist in making decisions regarding client risk and support in complex cases.

You will be required to manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments.

You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers. You will provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies. The post holder must be able to demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with Intellectual Disabilities.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

Applicants must be an RNLD/ have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

You will be responsible for managing a busy caseload.

To work autonomously and also as a member of the team.

To work to provide assessment and treatment to individuals within the community who may be experiencing a decline in their physical health, mental health and wellbeing, or displaying behaviours that challenge.

To work with patients, families, carers, social care and external providers.

You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Maintains current registration with the NMC
• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Experience

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding
• Specialist and area specific experience
• Additional role specific training completed
• Supervision training completed / Experience of supervising staff

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of nursing care needs
• IT Skills
• A high level of emotional intelligence

Training

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's
• Awareness of national and local issues impacting on nursing care

Contractual Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

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.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)