Learning Disabilities Nurse

iCare24 Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK seeks a Registered Nurse specializing in Learning Disabilities. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centered nursing care to individuals with complex needs, including assessment and creation of care plans. You will work autonomously and train support staff, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols. The ideal candidate should have a valid NMC PIN and experience working with individuals facing complex challenges. Excellent communication and leadership skills are vital for this position.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) with NMC PIN.
• Experience with complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Strong understanding of PBS and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care for individuals with complex learning disabilities.
• Assess and create person-centred care plans.
• Support clients with complex health interventions.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)

Positive Behaviour Support

Effective communication

Risk assessment

Care planning

Supervisory skills

Education

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).