Learning Disability Nurse / Care Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse/Care Co-ordinator in Spennymoor. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to individuals with learning disabilities. Applicants must have NMC registration and experience in mental health. This full-time position offers a salary range of £29,970 to £36,483 per year.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Experience with mental health and learning disabilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and conduct assessments.
• Maintain effective communication and documentation.
• Adhere to legal frameworks and policies.

Skills

Mental Health

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration

Clinical Supervisor training

Job description

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Learning Disability Nurse / Care Co-ordinator, Spennymoor

Client: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Spennymoor, DL1 6JQ

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse/Care Co-ordinator working within an established Integrated Team alongside an MDT including Social Workers, Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and administrative staff.

Durham County Council leads the Integrated Learning Disability Teams. Candidates will primarily use the Durham County Council system Azeus for recording, with access to TEWV systems, training, and NHS mail.

The team collaborates to ensure high-quality care, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families, utilizing the Care Act and TEWV clinical pathways.

The service hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The post also involves being part of the Nurse on Call rota, covering out-of-hours from 8pm to 8am.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate should have a genuine desire to improve mental health and well-being for adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviors. They will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality secondary care, using trauma-informed and recovery-based approaches.

Applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality with access to a suitable vehicle, with accommodations under the Equality Act 2010.

This role offers opportunities to gain skills and knowledge across health and social care within the community.

The candidate will:

• Manage a caseload, conducting assessments, delivering treatments, monitoring outcomes, and understanding the Care Act and Clinical Care Pathways.
• Maintain effective communication and documentation, providing reports within deadlines.
• Adhere to legal frameworks and policies, including Safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act.
• Maintain NMC registration/PIN, complying with the NMC Code and revalidation requirements.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust serving County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.

We provide education, prevention, crisis, and specialist care through compassionate teams working with communities and partners to promote safety, understanding, and recovery.

Our approach involves listening to patients and their families, working together for better mental health, and connecting with communities to improve wellbeing.

Our goal is to ensure everyone in our region receives the mental health care they need to lead fulfilling lives.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 346-DDL-018-25-A

Job location: Green Lane, Spennymoor, DL1 6JQ

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description for detailed responsibilities. Contact the team for further discussions.

Additional contacts:

Emma Davison - Community Matron

Alanah Barlow - Lead Nurse

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current NMC registration (RNMH, RNLD, RGN as appropriate)
• Recognition as practice assessor/mentor or working towards it
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 months of probation)
• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential:

• Experience working with people with mental health issues and learning disabilities
• Experience in person-centered therapeutic organizations
• Experience working collaboratively with service users, families, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience partnering with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential:

• Evidence-based knowledge of best practices in the field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, clinical risk assessment, management, and governance
• Competent knowledge of medicines management, including injections