Learning Disabilities Nurse

iCare24 Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, person-centred care for adults and children with complex learning disabilities. The role involves delivering clinical care, providing training and support to team members, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols. Candidates should be NMC registered nurses with experience in supporting individuals with complex needs and excellent communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to work autonomously in a community setting, with a focus on promoting independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Confident working autonomously in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care for people with complex learning disabilities.
• Create, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans.
• Provide clinical guidance, coaching, and supervision to support workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Risk assessment

Care planning

Autonomous working

Education

Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) with valid NMC PIN

Job description

Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to adults and / or children with complex learning disabilities and associated health needs in their own homes. You will work autonomously within a community setting, support paid carers, ensure safe clinical practice, and deliver specialist LD nursing interventions that promote independence, wellbeing and positive risk-taking. The role blends hands-on clinical work with professional leadership, training and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Specialist Support

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care for people with complex LD, autism and co‑existing physical, sensory, behavioural or mental health needs.
• Undertake holistic assessments, risk assessments and ongoing reviews.
• Create, implement and evaluate person‑centred care plans and clinical support plans.
• Support clients with complex health interventions such as :
• Enteral feeding (PEG / PEJ)
• Seizure management
• Tracheostomy care (if applicable)
• Respiratory support
• Medication administration (including rescue meds)
• Behavioural distress and positive behaviour support
• Monitor physical and mental health changes and escalate concerns urgently and appropriately.
• Use LD nursing expertise to maximise independence, promote communication, reduce restrictive practice and improve quality of life.

Leadership, Training & Clinical Governance

• Provide clinical guidance, coaching and supervision to Support Workers / HCAs.
• Deliver competency assessments, refreshers and annual sign‑offs for carers delivering delegated healthcare tasks.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, NICE guidance, organisational policies and CQC regulations.
• Participate in incident reviews, root cause analysis, and learning processes to improve safety and care quality.
• Contribute to audits including medication, infection control, care plans and documentation.
• Support safe onboarding of new packages and transitions of care from hospital to home.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Act as an advocate for clients, ensuring their voices, rights and preferences are central to all decisions.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local authority and organisational procedures.
• Implement positive risk‑taking approaches, balancing autonomy with safe practice.
• Follow Duty of Candour requirements and maintain openness and transparency.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work alongside MDT members : GPs, LD teams, SALT, OT, physio, psychiatry, behaviour specialists and social workers.
• Build strong relationships with families, promoting trust and partnership.
• Represent the organisation in MDT meetings, reviews and case conferences.
• Maintain professional, timely documentation to support continuity of care and legal compliance.

Professional Development

• Maintain NMC registration and follow the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Engage in reflective practice, clinical supervision and ongoing CPD.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and better ways of working.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) with valid NMC PIN.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex LD and behaviours that may challenge.
• Strong understanding of PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) and trauma‑informed care.
• Skilled in risk assessment, care planning and managing clinical complexity.
• Confident working autonomously in community settings.
• Excellent communication skills across multidisciplinary teams and with families.
• Ability to train and supervise support staff.
• Full UK driving licence (if travel is required).