Community Nurse (LD)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Greater London seeks a Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurse. This role involves facilitating health assessments, managing care plans for patients with learning disabilities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a Registered Nursing Qualification and have a commitment to continual professional development. This opportunity offers a supportive environment, NHS pay, and the chance to impact the community positively.

Benefits

NHS pay and benefits

Work-life balance programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Qualification is essential.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
• Experience in health/social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support health assessments.
• Manage care plans for patients with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.

Skills

Effective communication with service users

Ability to manage own workload

Team player

Teaching skills

Education

Registered Nursing Qualification

Registered Learning Disability Nurse Registration

Job description

Are you a band 5 or newly qualifyingNurse, looking for an opportunity to start your career in the community?

Your Healthcare (YH) is a CommunityInterest Company (CIC) located in the South West of London within the RoyalBorough of Kingston-upon-Thames and provides Learning Disability Services toboth Kingston and Richmond.

An excitingopportunity has arisen to recruit to the post of band 5 Community Learning DisabilityNurse to join Your Healthcares Neurodevelopmental Service. We would welcomeapplications from registered nurses who have a special interest in working in learningdisability services or those approaching the completion of their Nurse training.This team is ideally equipped to support you develop your skills and knowledgein this field.

The Neurodevelopmental Service provides a comprehensiverange of specialist community services for adults with learning disabilitieswithin a multidisciplinary healthcare team. We also provide assessment and interventionservices for adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs), Attention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Main duties of the job

The community learning disability nursing team is an integral part ofthe neurodevelopmental services multi-disciplinary team facilitating andsupporting a wide range of health interventions including specialist healthassessments, transition work from child to adult services, Health Plans, Healthpromotion and early intervention, Primaryand Secondary Care liaison and support, epilepsy management, dementia care, endof life support, individual bespoke pathways, patient led care and much more.

In additions to working with our NDS multi-disciplinary team we workclosely with other services within YH such as District Nursing, Rapid Response tocoordinate holistic care and support our nurses to increase their skills andknowledge.

Weare a nursing team which values creativity, flexibility and innovation. Weactively promote on-going continuing professional development and the developmentof individual areas of interest and specialism.

About us

AtYour Healthcare CIC, we arededicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social careservices for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learningdisability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), weprioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you tomake a real impact.

Why Choose Us?

NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Changeterms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.

Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively withoutdelays.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)and various staff discounts.

Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedbackfrom staff and patients.

Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion,encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of ourmembership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.

Join Us Today

We arelooking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity,and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health andsocial care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore ourcareer opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise anddedication.

Job responsibilities

Please find job description attached in supporting information. Please refer to this as you complete your application.

Due to the post holder havingaccess to vulnerable adults, thesuccessful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

INTERVIEWS Date: 26th January 2026

If you are successful at interview, please note we will take up references covering your last 3 years work/education history.

Person Specification

Any Other Attributes

• Ability to work flexibly across teams

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Self motivated, enthusiastic with a high standard of personal performance
• Team player
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work with and manage change effectively.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct, Scope of Professional practice and accountability and PREP
• Knowledge of the value of clinical supervision
• Understanding and application of risk assessment and risk management
• Understanding of the primary legislation that governs clinical practice in this area. (MCA, MHA ,Safeguarding Adults)
• Evidence of Research based practice
• Demonstrates application of theory to clinical skills used in daily practice.
• In depth knowledge of legislation and or statutory responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with service users, carers and other professionals.
• Able to maintain comprehensive records and produce concise reports.
• Be able to establish and maintain strong links with team members and other agencies
• Prioritise and manage own work load effectively
• Teaching skills
• Team player and able to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Qualification
• Evidence of continuing Personal and Professional Development
• Registered Learning Disability Nurse Registration

Experience

• Broad range post qualifying experience in health/ social care settings, applying clinical skills to clients with complex health/ challenging needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of teaching others, training and / or supervision
• Experience of working in a community learning disability team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£34,521 to £41,956 a yearper annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS