Community Learning Disability Nurse

Nhs-1; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the CAMHS Learning Disability and Mental Health Team. You will work across health, education and social care, delivering holistic, person-centred care while managing your own caseload under supervision.

The role offers autonomy, clinical leadership, and opportunities to shape service development within a supportive environment for young people and their families.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with LD and/or mental health registration.
• Experience mentoring/teaching students is desirable.
• Evidence-based nursing care for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions.
• Act as a clinical resource within the In Reach CAMHS Team.
• Provide evidence-based interventions for moderate to severe mental health issues.
• Deliver and support training for staff, parents, and external services.
• Participate in regular clinical and management supervision.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training.
• Identify and communicate training needs to support clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Nurse registration

Positive Behaviour Support

Clinical leadership

Time management

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse / RMN or RN (MH) or RN (LD)

ENB998 or equivalent in mentoring/teaching

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Main area Child and Adolescent Learning Disability and Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 425-26-8101973-A

Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Town Sheffiled Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/09/2026 23:59

Community Learning Disability Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Permanent | Part Time

An exciting opportunity to join our city-wide CAMHS Learning Disability and Mental Health Team.

You’ll work collaboratively across health, education and social care, using Positive Behaviour Support to provide holistic, person-centred care. This role offers autonomy, clinical leadership, and the chance to shape service development while managing your own caseload under expert supervision.

About You

RMN / RN (Mental Health) or RLDN / RN (Learning Disabilities) registration

A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting them

Flexibility to meet the needs of the service and the young people in our care.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and want to work in a creative and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

Deliver specialist nursing care for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions.

Act as a clinical resource within the In Reach CAMHS Team.

Provide evidence-based interventions for moderate to severe mental health issues.

Deliver and support training for staff, parents, and external services.

Participate in regular clinical and management supervision.

Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training.

Identify and communicate training needs to support clinical responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse (LD) or (MH)
• ENB998 or equivalent qualification in the mentoring and teaching of students
• Registered Social Worker

Experience

• Extensive post registration experience working as a nurse with people with learning disabilities in a CAMHS or other health setting
• Recent experience of working with children or young people with learning disabilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, national initiatives and guidance, and of own professional code of practice, role and responsibilities
• Knowledge of up-to-date clinical aspects of learning disability nursing and mental health/challenging behaviour in the community
• Good assessment skills, the ability to assess risk and care plan effectively
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team Good I. T. skills
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support practice

Personal Attributes

• An understanding of the needs of children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems / challenging behaviour
• The ability to work under pressure and take action to manage stress
• A flexible approach to client intervention
• To be able to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands of the service and support families

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.