Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse Band 5, The Orchard, Inverness - HGH20048

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse to provide high-quality care to children and families facing disabilities. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team and taking charge of the Unit in the absence of senior staff. A nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics, or Adult is essential. The position is full-time, offering a fixed term until March 2026 with a salary range of £33,247 - £41,424 per annum.

Qualifications

• A nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics, or Adult is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard care to Children and Families affected by Disability.
• Take charge of the Unit in absence of higher management.
• Supervise and assess nursing students.

Education

Nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics or Adult

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Learning Disabilities Staff Nurse Band 5

Location: The Orchard, Inverness

Hours: 37 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term to 31st March 2026

Salary: £33,247 - £41,424 p.a.

For internal applicants, this is an secondment opportunity. Please ask for your line manager's permission before applying.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Paul Kennedy
Tel: [phone] or by email [e-mail]

Job Purpose: To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care to Children and Families affected by Disability – both Learning and Physical, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, local and national health and safety legislation and Highland Council Policies and Procedures.

In the absence of the Manager, Depute or Senior Nurse, takes charge of the Orchard ensuring safe, effective running of the Unit. To develop own clinical experience and be responsible for the teaching, supervision and, when applicable, assessment of nursing students.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Nursing qualification in Learning Disabilities, Paediatrics or Adult.