LD Community Nurse - Intensive Support & CPA Coordinator

Bradford District Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join an Intensive Support Team supporting adults with learning disabilities in the community.

You will operate within a multi-disciplinary team to assess health needs, manage risks, and prevent hospital admissions under the Mental Health Act. The role requires strong communication and independent caseload management for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience in the specialist area.
• Experience in community settings with adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills and leadership in a person-centred health service for people with learning disabilities at risk of hospital admission under the Mental Health Act.
• Provide health screening and health facilitation for service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues or behaviours needing intensive support.
• Hold an independent caseload and act as CPA Coordinator in collaboration with the wider MDT.

Skills

Risk assessment

Community nursing

Collaboration with MDT

Patient communication

Education

RNLD (NMC registered)

NMC registration

First degree level or equivalent

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join an Intensive Support Team supporting adults with learning disabilities in the community.

You will operate within a multi-disciplinary team to assess health needs, manage risks, and prevent hospital admissions under the Mental Health Act. The role requires strong communication and independent caseload management for optimal patient outcomes.