Learning Disabilities Regional Nurse Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking a Regional Nurse Manager for Learning Disabilities and Autism to oversee community nursing care packages in Dorset and Hampshire. Applicants should be a qualified RNLD or experienced RGN/RMN, with at least two years in management. Responsibilities include managing care packages, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring quality care. Benefits include a company car, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Car

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company pension scheme

Bereavement and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Manager, Nurse Manager, or Senior Nurse.
• Strong background in complex care nursing and community nursing.
• Experience managing care packages and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 10 complex learning disability care packages across Dorset & Hampshire.
• Lead the clinical delivery of complex care in community and home-based settings.
• Provide clinical supervision, competency sign-off, and support to nurses and support workers.

Skills

Clinical decision‑making

Leadership

Excellent communication

Conflict resolution

Time-management

Education

Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities

Registered General Nurse or Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Regional Nurse Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism (RNLD)

Dorset & Hampshire | Community Complex Care Nursing

Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum + Company Car

Full-time | Permanent | Complex Care | Community Nursing

We are recruiting a Regional Nurse Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism to deliver and oversee complex community care packages for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and associated complex health needs across Dorset and Hampshire.

This role is ideal for an RNLD (Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities), or an experienced RGN or RMN with extensive Learning Disability and Autism experience, who has a strong background in complex care nursing, community nursing, and clinical leadership.

Key Responsibilities – Regional Nurse Manager (Learning Disabilities)

• Manage up to 10 complex learning disability care packages across Dorset & Hampshire

• Lead the clinical delivery of complex care in community and home-based settings

• Provide nursing leadership for individuals with complex learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge, and comorbid physical or mental health conditions

• Complete and review person‑centred care plans, clinical assessments, and risk assessments

• Mobilise and quality‑assure complex community care packages

• Provide clinical supervision, competency sign‑off, and support to nurses and support workers

• Work collaboratively with operational, recruitment, and compliance teams

• Manage safeguarding, incident management, and risk escalation

• Demonstrate strong conflict resolution, decision‑making, and time‑management skills

• Participate in a rotational out‑of‑hours on‑call service

• Travel regularly across Dorset & Hampshire (community‑based role)

Essential Skills & Experience

• Registered Nurse qualification:

  • RNLD (Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities) preferred

  • RGN or RMN considered with proven Learning Disability & Autism experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Manager, Nurse Manager, or Senior Nurse

• Strong background in complex care nursing and community nursing

• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs

• Experience managing care packages, multidisciplinary teams, and community services

• Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision‑making skills

• Ability to work autonomously in a regional nurse manager role

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

Benefits Package

• Company Car

• Private medical and dental insurance

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• Company pension scheme

• Bereavement and sick leave