Community Learning Disability Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse in Mansfield, England. The successful candidate will manage a caseload, provide holistic advice, and participate in multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold an RNLD qualification and be registered with the NMC. This role aims to support individuals with learning disabilities in their own communities, minimizing hospital admissions.

Benefits

Employee-led staff networks

Health and wellbeing support

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with Learning Disability (RNLD) qualification.
• Need Diploma or Degree level in Learning Disability Nursing.
• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and manage your own caseload.
• Provide assessment and treatment for service users in the community.
• Participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member.

Skills

Highly motivated team player

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Risk management

Holistic advice provision

Education

Diploma or Degree level in Learning Disability Nursing

Registered Nurse with Learning Disability (RNLD)

Job description

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse to work within the Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team (ICATT) based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

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 Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team.

ICATT provides a rapid, short-term assessment and treatment service for people residing in the county of Nottinghamshire with a learning disability who may challenge services and may have additional mental health needs.

The ICAT Team seek to provide an alternative to hospital admission where appropriate, enabling service users to receive treatment and care within their own homes, remain involved in their care as part of their own community and therefore minimize the disruption of their lives and the lives of those caring for them.

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

Responsibilities

• Be a highly motivated team player and demonstrate a high level of professional competence.
• Work autonomously and be responsible for your own caseload.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work closely with patients, carers, external agencies and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to the risk management plans as part of the team.
• Analyse and assist in making decisions regarding client risk and support in complex cases.
• Manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments.
• Provide assessment and treatment for service users living in the community and work closely with our local inpatient service.
• Participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.
• Provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies.
• Demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Learning Disability (RNLD) qualification.
• Diploma or Degree level in Learning Disability Nursing.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

About TeamNottsHC

#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.