Community Learning Disability Nurse | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization is seeking 3 enthusiastic Community Learning Disability Nurses to provide assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities across various locations in Cambridgeshire. The ideal candidates will manage a caseload and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must possess relevant experience and a strong understanding of health and social care policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting people with learning disabilities in a community setting.
• Knowledge of working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Understanding of health and social care policies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of specialist Learning Disability nursing services.
• Manage a caseload, providing assessments and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

The Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) provides an integrated health and social care service for adults with Learning Disabilities living in Cambridgeshire.

The LDP aims to ensure the assessment and provision of person-centred specialist health and social care services that promote an individual's right to choice, independence, health, and wellbeing, in line with their assessed needs, enabling them to reach their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 3 enthusiastic Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurses to work across Cambridgeshire.

The posts are based in:

• Cambridge South, with the base in Papworth
• Fenland Team, based in March
• Cambridgeshire and East team, based in Ely

You will have relevant experience supporting people with learning disabilities in a community setting. As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a caseload, providing assessments and interventions related to the health needs of adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Participating in the delivery of specialist Learning Disability nursing services under the guidance of a senior nurse.
• Working with identified service users to provide assessment, identification, and treatment of their health needs.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing, and to support individuals in leading fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental and physical health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care & liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and R&D.

We seek high-caliber candidates who share our vision and values. We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications for roles without sponsorship will be rejected.

For more information, visit www.cpft.nhs.uk. Refer to the attached job description and person specification for full responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating knowledge of working with adults with learning disabilities and willingness to undertake post-registration training.
• Understanding health and social care policies and legislation relevant to the service user group.
• Prioritising and managing a caseload with senior support.
• Assessing, identifying, treating, and managing health and nursing needs, including complex conditions and risk assessments.
• Providing advice and support to service users, carers, and partner agencies.
• Communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, offering specialist LD advice.
• Implementing and evaluating care programs supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Understanding the specific needs during crises, such as mental health or physical health relapses.
• Recognising communication needs and tailoring interactions accordingly.
• Working in various community settings, including lone working and home visits.
• Preparing professional reports and action plans in line with guidelines and policies.
• Providing nursing advice to professionals within the LDP.
• Working to reduce health inequalities through partnership with primary and secondary care providers.
• Responding to local health needs and government initiatives.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Jul 2025.