Community Nurse

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Colchester is seeking a Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RN) to work as a Community Nurse. This role emphasizes person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities and involves assessing health care needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and leading health promotion activities. Ideal candidates should have professional registration and strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and equality

Supportive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RN) with professional registration.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Strong understanding of legislation and guidance for learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess health care needs of service users with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate to devise care plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Lead health promotion activities ensuring inclusion into mainstream services.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication skills

Collaboration

Record-keeping practices

Resilience

Education

Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

Exeter Learning Disability Partnership seeks a Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RN) to work as a Community Nurse with The Northeast Essex Community Learning Disability Team, based at Lexden Hospital, Colchester. The role focuses on person‑centred care for adults with learning disabilities living in the community, all environments, and a commitment to integration with mainstream services in line with national and local policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health care needs of people with learning disabilities across a range of environments and implement interventions as required.
• Work in an interdisciplinary way to assess service users’ needs, devise care plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Collaborate directly with service users, carers, colleagues and other service providers.
• Lead health promotion activities for people with learning disabilities, ensuring inclusion into mainstream services.
• Deliver training and education to other professionals, general practitioners, carers and families.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent.
• Compassion, resilience and a dedication to empower and support service‑user independence.
• Effective communication skills across a variety of methods with service users, MDT members, carers/family and agencies.
• Strong record‑keeping practices and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good understanding of legislation and national guidance relating to the care and support of people with learning disabilities.

Commitments & Support

HPFT is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equality and human rights. The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, encouragement of part‑time work, and an environment that values work‑life balance. All staff must comply with infection prevention and control measures, which may include wearing masks on all Trust sites.

About HPFT

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and delivers mental health and specialist learning disability services across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Norfolk. It is renowned for its compassionate, values‑driven culture and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for service users and carers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization welcomes applications from candidates of all ages, disabilities, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexual orientations and backgrounds, including those using mental health services.