Senior Community Nurse – Learning Disabilities

Livewell Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Community Nurse to support adults with learning disabilities across Plymouth. The role covers assessment, planning and review of a caseload with potential physical and mental health needs in a person-centred approach.

You will work within a MDT, coordinating with GP practices, hospital services and voluntary agencies, and contribute to safeguarding, health promotion and education for staff and carers.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and planning care for adults with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity, and CHC funding processes.
• Ability to work in a MDT with health and social care partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and review the care needs of adults with learning disabilities.
• Coordinate care across primary/secondary care and community teams.
• Contribute to risk assessment and care planning in line with policies.
• Provide clinical support and education to care staff and students.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Effective communication

Care planning

Total communication approach

Education

NMC registration as RNLD or RMN

Job description

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Community Nurse to support adults with learning disabilities across Plymouth. The role covers assessment, planning and review of a caseload with potential physical and mental health needs in a person-centred approach.

You will work within a MDT, coordinating with GP practices, hospital services and voluntary agencies, and contribute to safeguarding, health promotion and education for staff and carers.