Registered Nurse (Ld)Nhs Afc: Band 5

Hertfordshire Partnership University; Radlett; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse (RNLD) on Elm Ward to deliver high-quality care to people with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, rehabilitate, and support discharge planning, ensuring dignity and person-centred care.

The role requires flexibility to cover days, nights and weekends in a busy inpatient ward.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) qualification or active registration.
• Commitment to dignity, equality, inclusion and recovery.
• Experience in inpatient settings with learning disabilities and autism is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Coordinate shifts and support Ward Charge Nurse and Team Leader.
• Contribute to assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Promote best practice and provide role modelling for junior staff and students.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Learning disabilities knowledge

Person-centred care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Main duties of the job As a Staff Nurse (RNLD) on Elm Ward, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support service users through assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, promoting positive outcomes and enhancing quality of life. In addition to providing direct clinical care, you will contribute to the effective management of the ward by coordinating shifts, supporting the Charge Nurse and Team Leader, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and responsive environment. You will act as a role model for junior staff, students, and new team members, promoting best practice and person-centred care. The role requires flexibility to work a full range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. We are seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse who can demonstrate: Excellent organisational and clinical skills. The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic inpatient environment. A sound understanding of learning disabilities, autism, positive behavioural support, and person-centred care. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A commitment to promoting dignity, equality, inclusion, and recovery

Registered Nurse (LD)NHS AfC: Band 5 Radlett, GB