Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Skybound Therapies Ltd; Wales; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

CPD opportunities

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Group life assurance

Job summary

Skybound Therapies Ltd in Pembrokeshire is seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join our interdisciplinary team. You will bridge physical health, mental well-being, and behavioural support, empowering clients and families through person-centred care.

The role involves health assessments, desensitisation plans, and collaboration with OT, Behaviour analysts, and other specialists, using PBS/ABA principles to improve outcomes. Full-time, driving requirement across the region.

Qualifications

• Active RNLD registration with the NMC.
• Experience with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that challenge.
• Knowledge of health management, medication administration, health desensitisation, and health action planning.
• Collaborative, evidence-based practitioner in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Design and deliver health desensitisation plans for healthcare access.
• Collaborate with OT, Behaviour Consultants, and Behaviour Support Workers.
• Apply PBS/ABA principles to support behaviour as communication.
• Coach and support families, school staff, and care teams.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation per NMC/CIW standards.

Skills

Health desensitisation planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

PBS/ABA knowledge

Driving to regional sites

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) – NMC

Job description

Are you somebody who can make a real difference to people's lives?

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate, forward-thinking Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join our interdisciplinary team with a focus on our community care. In this dynamic role, you will bridge the gap between physical health, mental well-being, and behavioural support. You won't just be managing care; you'll be empowering clients and their families. Whether leading medical desensitisation programmes, supporting health action planning, or collaborating alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Analysts, your expertise will directly transform lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Holistic Health Management: Conduct comprehensive health assessments and implement person-centred plans for individuals with complex learning disabilities and neurodivergent profiles.
• Medical Desensitisation: Design and deliver structured desensitisation plans to support clients in accessing essential healthcare, medical appointments, and procedures.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with OT's, Behaviour Consultants and Behaviour Support Workers, to deliver integrated support packages.
• PBS Integration: Apply Positive Behaviour Support principles, treating behavior as a key form of communication and advocating for proactive strategies.
• Family & Team Guidance: Provide coaching, training, and emotional support to families, school staff, and support workers.
• Clinical Governance: Maintain exemplary clinical documentation and ensure compliance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) standards.

Why Join Skybound?

• Generous Annual Leave: Excellent holiday allowance, including the option to purchase additional leave and extra days awarded for long service.
• Career Growth & CPD: Extensive training opportunities, funding for specialist qualifications (e.g., PBS, ACT), and regular clinical supervision.
• An Innovative Environment: Work on our unique Care Farm and in real-world community settings
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team that celebrates every small victory together.
• Comprehensive Health & Well-Being Benefits: We support your health and financial security with Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, and Group Life Assurance.

At Skybound Therapies, we do things differently. We are a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex behavioural or emotional needs.

Delivering services across family homes, our residential home and our specialist Care Farm settings, our approach is rooted in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), and holistic health care. Regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and ratedExcellent, we pride ourselves on person-centred care, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to helping individuals reach their full potential.

What we ask of you:

• Qualifications: Active registration as a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with the NMC.
• Experience: Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that challenge.
• Clinical Skills: Knowledge of physical health management, medication administration, health desensitisation, and health action planning.
• Mindset: An open-minded, collaborative professional who values evidence-based practice (PBS/ABA) and thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Flexibility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits across the region.

Schedule:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

From £32,000 to £36,000 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Pembrokeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• RNLD registration (required)
• Driving Licence (required)