Senior community nurse (learning disability)

Bridgeway Health Services; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Community Nurse to co-lead a multidisciplinary team focused on improving health outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. This role involves managing a clinical caseload, providing training, and contributing to service development. The organization prides itself on innovation and quality care, offering a supportive work environment in a vibrant area known for its rich history and excellent living conditions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing with a focus on learning disabilities.
• Ability to lead and develop training programs for staff.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Primary Care Team within a multidisciplinary community learning disability team.
• Manage a clinical caseload and provide supervision to staff.

Skills

Community Nursing

Leadership Skills

Patient Assessment

Training Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialization in Learning Disabilities

Job description

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

The post-holder will work as a senior community nurse, co-leading the Primary Care Workstream within a large multidisciplinary community learning disability team in North Tyneside.

The post-holder will complete comprehensive assessments and interventions to improve the quality of lives and outcomes for patients.

The post-holder will carry a clinical caseload and have supervisory and managerial responsibilities for staff.

The post-holder will contribute to service development and audits.

The post-holder will develop and deliver training.

Primary Care Team Leadership

Co-lead the Primary Care Team within CLDT. The team focuses on supporting the physical health needs of adults with learning disabilities, working in health promotion to reduce health inequalities and improve access to primary and acute healthcare services.

The team supports patients with epilepsy, dementia, and other health conditions, helping the wider CLDT understand and incorporate physical health needs into assessments.

The Post-holder will manage a patient caseload, including individuals with complex mental health or behavioral needs, supported by specialist forensic, mental health, and positive behavior workstreams within CLDT.

Training and Supervision

The post will involve developing and delivering in-house and provider training to enhance workforce and carer skills in health promotion.

The post-holder will have line management and supervisory responsibilities for the primary care workstream, including clinical supervision and appraisals.

As a senior nurse, the post-holder will provide support and guidance to the wider CLDT team.

Service Development

Contribute to service development and audit activities for the wider CLDT.

About Northumbria Healthcare

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, along with smaller community hospitals and clinics across a large geographical area. We lead in innovation and quality, exemplified by the opening of the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.

Join a high-performing NHS organization that values staff experience and offers a supportive working environment. Enjoy living in an area known for its clean air, affordable living, vibrant nightlife, excellent schools, and rich history.

Additional Information

The post-holder will manage an autonomous caseload while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with health, social care, and private sector partners.

See the attached job description and person specification for more details.

This advert closes on Sunday, 11 May 2025.

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