Learning Disability Link Nurse Therapist - Community Mental Health Team

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + public holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join its CAMHS Learning Disability Team, providing specialist support across Tier 3 CAMHS across NHSGGC. Live NMC pin required. Based at Templeton Business Centre, 36 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00.

This fixed-term role offers opportunities for professional development within Scotland’s largest NHS Board, with multidisciplinary collaboration and a focus on delivering person-centred care to children and families.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience with children, young people and families in learning disability, mental health or CAMHS.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and developmental needs.
• Excellent communication and partnership working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and make complex clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist LD nursing assessment, intervention and support for children and young people with complex needs.
• Work within CAMHS teams to deliver high quality person-centred care.
• Undertake holistic and risk assessments and care planning.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families to promote engagement and positive outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice and support to CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies.
• Contribute to supervision, mentorship and service improvement.
• Coordinate with education, social work and third sector partners for coordinated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Partnership working

Risk assessment

Independent decision-making

Education

First Level Registered Learning Disability Nurse qualification with current NMC registration

Job description

Job reference: 262971
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Community Mental Health Team
Location: Templeton Business Centre

The role:

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Are you a passionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a Band 6 Learning Disability Nurse to join our CAMHS Learning Disability Team, providing specialist learning disability support across our Tier 3 Community CAMHS teams throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working alongside multidisciplinary and multi-agency partners, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people and their families with a range of mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join Scotland’s largest NHS Board, where innovation, compassion and professional development are actively encouraged, enabling you to build a rewarding career while improving outcomes for children and families.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, Fixed Term until 17th June 2028
• You will be based at Templeton Business Centre
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm

Key responsibilities:

• Provide specialist learning disability nursing assessment, intervention and support for children and young people with complex mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental needs
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary CAMHS teams to deliver high quality person-centred care
• Undertake holistic assessments, risk assessments and care planning, ensuring interventions are evidence based and recovery focused
• Develop therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families, promoting engagement, resilience and positive outcomes
• Provide specialist advice, consultation and support to CAMHS colleagues and partner agencies regarding learning disability needs
• Contribute to clinical supervision, mentorship, team development and the ongoing improvement of service delivery
• Liaise effectively with education, social work, health and third sector partners to ensure coordinated and effective care pathways

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First Level Registered Learning Disability Nurse qualification with current NMC registration
• Relevant or significant post-registration experience working with children and young people and their families or carers within learning disability, mental health or neurodevelopmental services
• Demonstrable knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, learning disability and developmental needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and partnership working skills with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make complex clinical decisions without direct supervision
• Understanding of vulnerability, risk factors, safeguarding and approaches that promote resilience and wellbeing
• Commitment to continuous professional development and willingness to work towards competencies identified within Essential CAMHS programmes

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Carmen Cree / Dawn Burley, Nurse Team Lead, on 0141 201 0808 or [e-mail] and [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible