Community Learning Disability Nurse, Band 5

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Bangor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health recruitment agency is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse to assess and develop care programmes for patients in Bangor, Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will provide care without direct supervision and play a key role in team dynamics. Qualifications include registration as a nurse specializing in learning disabilities. Closing date for applications is Nov 6, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on the Live NMC Register.
• Demonstrate risk identification and reporting.
• Maintaining sound clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Maintain staff relationships and morale.
• Communicate with patients, staff, and relatives.

Skills

Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Learning Disabilities)

Ability to identify and report clinical risks

Sound clinical knowledge of nursing practice

Job description

Community Learning Disability Nurse, Band 5

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes of care. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff.

Responsibilities

• The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Effective team working; maintaining staff relationships and morale amongst staff.
• Communication between patients, staff and relatives; reporting issues to the line manager as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 (Learning Disabilities) of the Live NMC Register.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability to identify, challenge and report potential risk/ clinical risk situations.
• Sound clinical knowledge of current nursing practice.

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025