Learning Disabilities Facilitation Nurse

Gutsy Gals Inspire Me®; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Band 5 learning disabilities nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on reducing health inequalities among adults with learning disabilities, supporting their physical and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in health promotion. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience assessing healthcare needs of people with learning disabilities.
• Post-registration nursing experience supporting people with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with adults with learning disabilities and their carers.
• Manage a caseload and prioritize demands.
• Support health facilitators and engage in health promotion activities.

Skills

Communication

Health Promotion

Education

First level registered nurse / NMC registration

First level learning disabilities nurse

Job description

Job summary

Main area: Learning Disabilities Nursing

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract: Permanent, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 453-25-7155546

Employer: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum

Closing date: 26/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 5

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services recognized as best practice nationally. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for people of all ages with mental and/or community health needs, tailored to individual needs.

Job overview

We are recruiting a full-time Band 5 learning disabilities nurse to work in our health facilitation team. Based in the community, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team aiming to reduce health inequalities among adults with learning disabilities, supporting physical health, emotional wellbeing, and mental health.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will collaborate with adults with learning disabilities, their carers, professionals, and agencies to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and dynamic specialist nursing service focused on maintaining and improving health and wellbeing. Responsibilities include working directly with service users with complex healthcare needs, supporting health facilitators, assisting health providers with care pathway adjustments, and engaging in health promotion activities.

You should be able to manage a caseload, prioritize demands, communicate effectively in accessible formats, and work independently.

While we prefer applications from learning disabilities nurses, we will consider applications from nurses in other branches with relevant experience and a passion for reducing health inequalities.

Working for our organisation

Our core values include: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. We offer flexible working arrangements, a range of benefits including increased mileage rates, health and wellbeing support, development opportunities, and more. We support the Armed Forces with a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and are committed to sustainability through our Green Plan. The Trust may close this position early if enough applications are received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description and person specification for more details.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. For visa sponsorship, only registered healthcare practitioners are eligible. You will need to provide proof of your right to work before employment and notify your manager of any changes during employment. The Trust cannot guarantee employment beyond visa expiration if sponsorship is not possible.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential: First level registered nurse / NMC registration
• Desirable: First level learning disabilities nurse

Experience

• Essential: Experience assessing healthcare needs of people with learning disabilities
• Desirable: Post-registration nursing experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Note: The Trust may close the vacancy early; early application is encouraged.

Applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Bradford District Care Trust values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including BAME communities. Selection is based on merit.

Additional Information

Applicants should have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to DBS disclosure and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.