Community Learning Disability Nurse

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in England seeks a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join their Learning Disability Community Team. This role involves managing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities, coordinating care, and providing training on challenging behaviours. Commitment to ongoing professional development is essential. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with direct experience of their services. Early applications are advised as the position may close early if filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training and development.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities in various settings.
• Ability to enhance communication and engagement in skills development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of adult service users with learning disabilities.
• Coordinate key worker responsibilities and care planning.
• Train families and care providers on challenging behaviours.

Skills

Commitment to ongoing training and development

Skills in assessing, planning, and evaluating care

Crisis situation support

Record keeping and report writing

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

Job description

Are you a Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to develop your career within our supportive and progressive Learning Disability Community Team based at Leasowe on the Wirral? We offer a 12-month fixed-term contract at band 5 within this team.

You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary community support team, managing a defined caseload of adult service users with learning disabilities and complex health needs. We seek a caring, compassionate individual committed to delivering high-quality care, ensuring safe practice, and providing a positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT), working within a multi-professional framework to manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs, under supervision. Responsibilities include key worker coordination, care planning, risk assessments, and delivering training to families and care providers on challenging behaviours, mental, and physical health. The role involves working flexibly across locations and times to meet service needs.

You will collaborate with clients, families, support workers, and professionals to enhance understanding and responses to challenging behaviours, aligned with PBS principles and the 2014 Positive & Proactive Care guidelines.

Qualifications and experience

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training and development

Desirable criteria

• NST 307 / ENB 998, understanding of PBS, functional assessment tools, data interpretation
• Skills in assessing, planning, and evaluating care
• Support in crisis situations
• Record keeping and report writing skills
• Ability to chair meetings, deliver training, and support clients in crisis
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Mansell reports
• Interest in Positive Behaviour Support, reducing restrictive practices, person-centred planning, and approaches
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities in various settings
• Ability to enhance communication and engagement in skills development and positive activities
• Experience working within a community team or MDT
• Experience with complex needs, including challenging behaviour, mental health, forensics, physical health
• Experience co-facilitating groups

Appropriate UK professional registration is required.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides diverse health and care services for over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, and physical health services across various locations. We employ around 4,500 staff and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the CQC. CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and values diversity. We encourage applications from those with direct experience of our services.

All new starters will begin on a fixed start date each month, following our P2C induction programme, which includes up to 3 weeks of training.

Our recruitment is based on competence and values, emphasizing the Trust's core principles and a values-based interview approach.

Please note, applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary. Enrolling in the DBS Update Service is encouraged. New NHS employees start at the minimum of the pay scale. Early application is advised as the vacancy may close early if filled.

Good luck with your application! We look forward to welcoming you to Team CWP.