Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse

Priory; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House in Heath, Derbyshire, seeks a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) to join a low secure unit for males. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a salary of £36,447.91–£40,691.09 per year.

You will assess, plan, deliver and review personalised nursing care, coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, and maintain accurate care records in line with NMC standards and Priory policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with active NMC registration.
• Minimum of 6 months' post-registration experience in a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.
• Completed preceptorship programme.
• Good knowledge of NMC guidelines, professional nursing standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and review personalised nursing care, ensuring patients' individual needs, choices and wishes are respected.
• Monitor patients' wellbeing, recognise changes in their condition and respond appropriately to changing clinical needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families or carers to support effective care and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic care environment, following safeguarding procedures, medicines management policies and relevant legislation.
• Coordinate nursing duties when required, support colleagues and newly qualified nurses, and maintain accurate care records in line with Priory policies and the NMC Code.

Skills

NMC guidelines knowledge

Medicines management

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registered RNLD

Preceptorship completed

Tools

Electronic health records

NMC Code

Job description

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Nursing

Location: Hazelwood House

Compensation: £36,447.91 - £40,691.09 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House

£36,447.91 - £40,691.09 per annum

Full Time - 37.5 hours er week

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House has an opportunity for a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our team.

Priory Hospital Hazelwood House, in Heath, Derbyshire, is a low secure unit for 12 males with mental health needs. We also support those who have a learning disability, complex care needs and/or are on the autism spectrum. This hospital provides WAIS and ADOS assessments for patients who may be waiting for an NHS diagnosis.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to supporting people's wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future.

• Assess, plan, deliver and review personalised nursing care, ensuring patients' individual needs, choices and wishes are respected
• Monitor patients' wellbeing, recognise changes in their condition and respond appropriately to changing clinical needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their families or carers to support effective care and positive outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic care environment, following safeguarding procedures, medicines management policies and relevant legislation.
• Coordinate nursing duties when required, support colleagues and newly qualified nurses, and maintain accurate care records in line with Priory policies and the NMC Code.

What you bring to the role

Essential for the role

• Qualified Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with active NMC registration
• Minimum of 6 months' post-registration experience in a mental health or learning disabilities care environment.
• Completed preceptorship programme.
• Good knowledge of NMC guidelines, professional nursing standards and relevant safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience assessing, planning and reviewing individualised nursing care plans.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and responding to changing care needs.
• Experience working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and involving families and carers in care planning.
• Experience with medicines management, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.