Locality Lead Learning Disability Nurse

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Cheadle Hulme seeks a Locality Lead Learning Disability Nurse to manage community services for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and experience, showcasing leadership and communication skills. The role offers a salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, depending on experience. Successful applicants will join a team committed to enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, learning disability (RNLD) registration.
• Three years post-qualification experience required.
• Two years community experience with adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing resources within the community learning disability team.
• Respond to needs of referred adults with learning disabilities.
• Maintain clinical excellence and lead care pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

PG Cert/ Degree

Clinical Supervision Certificate

Specialist Community Practitioner Award

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Patient Record system

Job description

Overview

The Locality Lead Learning Disability Nurse role at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) offers an opportunity to lead and contribute to the effective provision of services to adults with learning disabilities and additional needs (e.g., autism). The closing date for applications is 07 October 2025.

Are you passionate about improving the health, wellbeing and outcomes of adults with learning disabilities? Are you dynamic, forward-thinking, an experienced leader, a skilled communicator and an effective problem solver, and committed to providing excellent care? This role involves working directly with individuals who use the service, their families and the staff who support them in assessment and planning processes, including supporting people with complex and changing health care needs. You will develop the nursing service within the designated Community Learning Disability Service to manage the waiting list and referrals through allocation of work, supervision and support, alongside the Community Matron.

Main duties of the job

In collaboration with the senior nursing and health managers, develop, lead and manage the nursing resource within the community learning disability team. Receive and respond to the needs of referred learning-disabled adults to develop positive lives in their local community. This involves allocation of clinical work to nursing colleagues, ensuring appropriate allocation of nursing resources and the effective deployment and development of nursing skills. Maintain clinical excellence in the Learning Disability nursing field and lead pathways of care. In the absence of the Professional Lead, the post holder may cover identified responsibilities.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services each year. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, champion collaborative working and transformation, and empower our 30,000-strong workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and innovation through the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research programmes. Our Green Plan outlines how MFT continues to contribute to sustainable healthcare. We foster an inclusive culture, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum (pro rata).

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, view the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide alongside the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. This document also includes important information to be aware of before submitting an application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration with the NMC: Registered nurse, learning disability (RNLD)
• PG Cert/ Degree
• Clinical Supervision Certificate
• Specialist Community Practitioner Award or equivalent qualification in advanced clinical study
• MSc or equivalent study in clinical area
• Qualification/evidence of studies in leadership
• Qualification/evidence of studies in management
• Advanced Positive Behavioural Support analysis
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)

Experience

• Three years post-qualification experience
• Two years community experience with extensive experience of working with people with learning disabilities
• Ability to respond to organisational demands
• Ability to lead and participate in project and service development
• Proven experience in facilitating training at all levels to improve services and service delivery
• Proven experience and development of professional networking to improve inequalities and health improvement for people with learning disabilities
• Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team with understanding of roles and responsibilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust