Community Learning Disability Nurse | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Leyland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Learning Disability nurse to join their Children's Learning Disability Team in Leyland. This 12-month role involves working with children with learning disabilities and supervising staff. Applicants should be registered nurses with experience in complex health needs. The organization encourages flexible working patterns to support a positive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of health policy for learning disabilities.
• Proven skills in managing staff and working with complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Work towards addressing the health and behavioral needs of children with learning disabilities.
• Supervise the caseload of other practitioners.
• Support assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway.

Skills

Adaptability

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability nurse to join the Children’s Learning Disability Team for 12 months. The Learning Disability Community Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities and their families we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.

The post is based within Lancashire.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Registered nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities including knowledge of the Transforming Care agenda.
• Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation; ability to supervise and manage staff.
• The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the health, psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism.
• Responsible for own caseload and supervise that of other practitioners within the service.
• Take a senior role in undertaking and supporting assessments for the school aged Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Working patterns

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025