Community Learning Disability Nurse - Adults

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse (NHS AfC Band 6) for a permanent full-time post. You will provide specialist nursing care to adults with learning disabilities within the community and clinic settings, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The role includes comprehensive assessments, coordinating care, and delivering training on positive behaviour support where needed, with opportunities to develop and lead

Qualifications

• RNLD qualification and eligibility to practice in the UK.
• Post-registration training to diploma level or willingness to undertake.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in delivering advice and support to a wide range.
• Experience in partnership working.
• Experience in managing risk.
• Experience in delivering training.
• Knowledge of health inequalities and person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective community nursing for people with learning disabilities.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Monitor and evaluate complex interventions and packages of care.
• May train in physical intervention and support teams with behaviour training.
• Coordinate clinical care within a defined caseload with supervision as appropriate.
• Engage with partners to ensure safe, responsive, person-centred services.
• Promote public health and well-being and prevent ill health.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Team collaboration

Training delivery

Education

Registered Nurses Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Post registration training / willingness to undertake training plus experience to postgraduate diploma level

Job description

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Community Learning Disability Nurse - Adults

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Learning Disability Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 311-F972-26-A

Site Hollingworth Clinic Town Hollingworth Hyde Salary £39,959 - £48,117 PA, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/08/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

To work within the Learning Disability Directorate as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated
team.

The post holder will provide specialist health and behaviour assessments to individuals referred to the learning disability team.

The post holder will be required to undertake positive behaviour support training if they do not posses this qualification.

Interventions will be delivered across different settings including the person’s home.

There will be a requirement to liaise with partners and stakeholders to ensure responsive, effective, safe and person centred services are delivered.

Main duties of the job

• At all times to work in accordance with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust policies and
• The post holder will work in partnership with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team to achieve the ‘Good Health’ objectives of ‘Valuing People’
• To provide a safe, effective, responsive, efficient, timely, community nursing service to people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
• To undertake a range of comprehensive assessments for individuals with a learning disability and complex and challenging needs. This assessment work requires a specialist knowledge base on which to practice.
• To monitor and evaluate complex interventions and packages of care.
• The post holder may be required to become a physical intervention trainer, this task requires the trainer to have highly developed and co-ordinated physical skills.
• The post holder will be expected to offer behaviour support training to identified others including teams around the adult
• To develop a range of interventions and specialised care plans.
• To be responsible for co-ordinating the provision of clinical care, within a defined caseload accessing supervision from a designated nurse as appropriate.
• To embrace the public health role, promoting health and well-being and where possible, prevent ill health.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
• To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.

To support the work of the Community learning disability nurses, in reducing the health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities.
To work collaboratively with primary care and secondary care services to ensure the health needs of people with learning disabilities are met.
The post holder will undertake an active role in identifying and managing risk.
The post holder may be required to participate in Safeguarding Adult investigations.
The post holder will be required to work in partnership with Social Services and Child Safeguarding.
The post holder will receive appropriate support to manage their own caseload and willbe expected to prioritise competing demands.
To work in partnership to achieve planned co-ordinated discharges.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nurses Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Post registration training / willingness to undertake training plus experience to postgraduate diploma level.

Experience

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in supporting individuals who have a learning disability
• Experienced in delivering advice and support to a wide range of people.
• Experienced in partnership working.
• Experienced in managing risk.
• Experienced in delivering training.
• Previous community nursing experience desirable.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex health needs

Knowledge

• Established knowledge of the health inequalities agenda for people with learning disabilities
• Understanding of Person Centred Planning
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of Child Safeguarding and Safeguarding Adult legislation
• Knowledge of current strategic drivers for community learning disability teams
• Knowledge of the evidence based around people who present with offending behaviour.
• Completed in depth training in Person Centred Planning.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete complex assessments.
• Highly developed communication skills to support a range of activities
• Ability to collaborate in the completion of formulations
• Ability to develop multi element
• Ability to incorporate key principles of ‘Valuing People’ into direct client care.
• Ability to proactively manage competing demands.

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete -

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. "We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace". This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

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.

Name Michelle Morrin Job title Lead Nurse Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Please note, as part of the interview process, candidates will be given a case study on the day and asked to work through it, discussing their approach and recommendations with the interview panel.

Please email for more information or to arrange a discussion about this post. if you are interested.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
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