Senior Learning Disability Nurse/Mental Health

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Learning Disability Nurse to provide essential support to children and young people with Learning Disabilities. This role involves advocating for patient needs, managing complex cases, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to offer high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience/training in Learning Disability.
• Experience/training in Mental Health or willingness to undertake.
• Experience working with young people with Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and supervision to clinicians across all pathways.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex long-term conditions.
• Contribute to risk assessment and care planning.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Clinical development

Education

Nurse Qualification

Job description

Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Learning Disability Nurse/Mental Health

The closing date is 10 June 2025

We are excited to be advertising for a Registered Nurse for the Specialist Learning Disability Service with a focus on mental health and children with a Learning Disability.

The Service consists of Learning Disability and other registered nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists & Assistant Practitioners who offer a range of services for children and adolescents with diagnosed Learning Disabilities and Autism, from assessment and intervention to consultation, liaison, and training for other agencies.

The service can support Children & Adolescents with moderate to profound Learning Disabilities, especially those with complex behavioural, health, or sleep issues related to this diagnosis.

Please note that training may be considered if you are a registered nurse but without all of the essential criteria.

Main duties of the job

• Work within the Specialist Learning Disability Service, providing support and supervision to clinicians across all pathways
• Ensure a strengths-based approach to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions for children with additional needs in the community
• Contribute to risk assessment and care planning in collaboration with children, young people, and their carers
• Provide assessment, advice, and specialist interventions to children, young people, and their families, leading on mental health needs for CYP with a Learning Disability
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex long-term conditions, utilizing evidence-based care

About us

Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is developing an innovative, integrated model of children's community services. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly, county-wide professional teams.

Joining us means being part of a supportive group of professionals, fostering collaboration, career development, and a strong support network.

Job responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert in your specialist area
• Advocate on behalf of CYP and lead clinical development in your area
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and staff, including delivering difficult news and managing complaints
• Convey complex, sensitive information accessibly, accommodating communication barriers
• Demonstrate empathy and ensure effective communication with children, families, and colleagues, especially in sensitive situations

Person Specification

• Nurse Qualification
• Experience/training in Learning Disability
• Experience/training in Mental Health or willingness to undertake
• Experience working with young people with Learning Disabilities
• Ability to adapt assessments and interventions for young people with learning disabilities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Capital Court

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7222900-NMC

Job locations

Capital Court