Staff Nurse (Learning Disabilities) AA

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking passionate Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurses to join their inpatient teams in Edinburgh. This role involves providing high-quality support and rehabilitation to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues, ensuring their well-being throughout their care journey.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities or Mental Health.
• Knowledge of current legal frameworks supporting inpatient care.
• Experience in care planning for complex health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Conducting comprehensive nursing and health care assessments.
• Supervising junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

1st level nursing qualification; Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities or Mental Health

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Job Details

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2e8cf7e38faf

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description

Full time & part time posts available

Are you a Learning Disability or mental health nurse passionate about supporting people with a learning disability through their inpatient journey?

The NHS Fife Complex and Critical Care services - Learning Disability service has exciting opportunities for registered Learning Disability or Mental health nurses to join their inpatient teams. These teams are dedicated to providing the highest quality of life outcomes, support, and rehabilitation to individuals from admission to discharge.

Mayfield Assessment and Treatment, a 14-bed unit, and Tayview, a 2-bed bespoke unit supporting individuals over 18 with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and behaviors that challenge, are part of the Fife nursing team comprising senior charge nurses, charge nurses, staff nurses, and healthcare support workers.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to meet the health and well-being needs of individuals with learning disabilities, additional support needs, and challenging behaviors, under the guidance of Senior Nurses.

Responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive nursing and health care assessments
• Health screening and referrals
• Risk assessments
• Mental health assessments
• Multidisciplinary planning and treatment implementation
• Supervision of junior staff

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant 1st level nursing qualification; Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities or Mental Health
• Knowledge of current legal frameworks supporting inpatient care
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Highly motivated and conscientious
• Experience in care planning for complex health needs
• Flexibility to meet service demands
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
• Understanding of risk assessments

Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Please contact Anna Benne, Senior Charge Nurse, at 01383 565204.

Please note: The salary is pro-rata for part-time hours if applicable. A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify your right to work in the UK. If you are not UK or Irish nationals, please confirm your right to work in your application.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and empowered.