Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse – PBS Specialist

Northumbria Group.; Wallsend; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Car lease scheme

Training programmes

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the North Tyneside CLDT. You will manage a personal caseload, assess, plan, implement and evaluate high‑quality care for adults with a learning disability across primary and secondary care settings.

You will develop specialised Positive Behavioural Support Plans, support staff development, and participate in audits, training and quality improvement projects. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering specialised nursing care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to develop Positive Behavioural Support Plans.
• Experience in community and primary/secondary care interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised nursing care and PBS plans for adults with learning disabilities.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to training and appraisals.
• Chair relevant meetings and participate in audits and service development.

Skills

PBS framework experience

Multi‑agency working

Community setting experience

Driving licence

Education

Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Qualification

Mentorship Qualification

Advanced Practice

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join the North Tyneside CLDT. You will manage a personal caseload, assess, plan, implement and evaluate high‑quality care for adults with a learning disability across primary and secondary care settings.

You will develop specialised Positive Behavioural Support Plans, support staff development, and participate in audits, training and quality improvement projects. A driving licence is essential.