Lead Nurse (LD Service) AA

TN United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Lead Nurse in the Learning Disabilities Service, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality nursing care. This dynamic service operates across community and inpatient settings, primarily from Lynebank Hospital in Dunfermline. You will lead initiatives that shape the future of learning disability services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and supporting diverse candidates, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you're a motivated leader ready to embrace this challenge, we welcome your application.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 7 level in operational management.
• Extensive knowledge of learning disability services.

Responsibilities

• Lead national developmental processes in learning disability nursing.
• Implement national directives and support service redesign.

Skills

Operational management

Knowledge of learning disability services

Leadership in team management

Job description

Job Title: Lead Nurse - Learning Disabilities Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Lead Nurse in the Learning Disabilities Service. This is a fixed-term contract of 12 months.

About the Service

The Fife Learning Disabilities Service is a dynamic service providing support across Fife through community and inpatient settings, primarily from Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in national developmental processes within the learning disability nursing portfolio and lead these initiatives in the Fife learning disability service.
2. Implement appropriate national directives.
3. Support service redesign processes within the wider mental health and learning disability service.

Qualifications and Experience

• Operational management experience at Band 7 level.
• Extensive knowledge of learning disability services.
• Leadership experience in team management.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will need to become members of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees have the right to work in the UK. Applicants from outside the UK or Ireland must confirm their right to work in their application.

Our Commitment

We offer flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies. We are committed to supporting disabled candidates, including those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence, through reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and aims for a workforce that is representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.