Learning Disability Nurse (Rnld)

Leeds Community Healthcare Nhs Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

NHS discount sites

Job summary

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust in Leeds is seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Children and Young People's Learning Disability Team. You will support and advocate for children/young people with a Learning Disability and their families.

You will work in a small, supportive multidisciplinary team and liaise with CYPMHS and external services to deliver person‑centred care and robust supervision.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for young people with a moderate to severe learning disability.
• Formulate, implement and monitor a Positive Behaviour Support plan with parents/carers and education.
• Collaborate with psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language teams within school settings.

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Children's and Young People's Learning Disability Team in Leeds. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and advocating for children/young people with a Learning Disability and their families.

You will join a small passionate and supportive multidisaplinary team including learning disability nurse, psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health clinician and learning disabilty assitant. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment and make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People in Leeds.

The Childrens and Young Peoples Learning Disability Team is part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health service (CYPMHS) and the role will include interface and liaison with the wider CYPMHS service as well as external organisations such as Social care and Education.

Main duties of the job

As a learning disability nurse, you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to meet the needs of young people with a moderate to severe learning disability. Working closely with young people, parents/carers, education, social care and a variety of settings for example to formulate, produce, implement and monitor a Positive Behaviour Support plan.

Working alongside psychiatry and psychology within the team and occupational therapy and speech and language within the school setting, to ensure a person-centred approach. The Learning Disabilty Team also work closely with the Dynamic Support Register for children and young people who are at risk of hospital admission and or family placement breakdown.

You will receive robust supervision, participate in multi-disciplinary case review and management within a supportive, friendly and experienced team.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted: 09 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: VPC9142C5E

Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS13 3EJ, United Kingdom

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS13 3EJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

Clinical Team Manger Tracey Rayner [e-mail] 07592266139