Community Staff Nurse Learning Disability

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Accrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Staff Nurse to join their Integrated Learning Disability Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, providing essential community services to individuals with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for managing a defined caseload, ensuring that healthcare needs are met while supervising junior staff. With a commitment to high clinical standards and a focus on self-development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values flexible working and promotes a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC Registration required.
• Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice.

Responsibilities

• Support community services for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Responsible for a defined caseload and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Independently working in community settings

High clinical standards

Self-development motivation

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Community Staff Nurse Learning Disability

Band 5

Main area: Community Staff Nurse

Grade: Band 5

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 351-SPS1271-MS-B

Site: The Mount, Accrington

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 12/02/2025 23:59

Our Vision: To provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community-based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

1. Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults.
2. Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism.
3. Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse to join a busy and well-respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, covering the Lancashire locality.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disabilities, striving to provide high-quality services in partnership with other agencies.

We are looking for a registered Nurse with up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills, and self-motivation are essential.

The Community Learning Disability Team in Pennine is a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites: Darwen, Accrington, and Burnley.

Main Duties of the Job

To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, ensuring healthcare needs are met.

The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.

Working for Our Organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care and community physical health and well-being services.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and welcomes applicants to discuss their preferences during the application process.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse
• Current NMC Registration

Knowledge

• Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice

Experience

• Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working

Skills

• Ability to work independently in a community setting
• High clinical standards
• Motivated to self-develop

Please ensure that you read the person specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document.

Applications from job share partners are welcome, and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts.

LSCft is committed to celebrating diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application Numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.