Community Learning Disability Nurse - North East Glasgow HSCP Learning Disability Service

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Glasgow is looking for a skilled Band 6 Community Nurse to join its Learning Disability Services. This role involves managing a caseload, providing expert assessments, and ensuring person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities. Candidates must have a live NMC UK pin and relevant clinical experience. If you have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing patient care, apply now to make a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Provide expert assessment and ongoing management.
• Support operational demands and monitor clinical governance.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Commitment to person-centred care

Education

Live NMC UK pin

Relevant post-registration experience

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: 09:00 - 17:00.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Services for a Band 6 Community Nurse. We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our Multi‑Disciplinary Team, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. You will bring strong clinical experience along with the knowledge and ability to manage day‑to‑day clinical issues and staff governance. The role requires supporting the operational demands of the service, monitoring and responding to clinical governance matters, and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and develop staff.

A commitment to person‑centred care and the support of individuals with learning disabilities is essential. You will manage an appropriate caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, evidence‑based treatment, and ongoing management for this specialist group. In addition, you will offer advice and expert opinion to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities, and other healthcare professionals. Working closely with the Nurse Team Leader, you will help deliver safe, effective care that enhances patient experience and aligns with local and national policy objectives. Relevant post‑registration experience is required.

Informal contact: Sarah Shovlin, Nurse Team Leader, 074839343232, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde‑ NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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