Senior Practitioner - Community

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS trust is seeking an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join their community learning disabilities team for a full-time fixed term role. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to high-quality service and be responsible for managing a case load of adults with learning disabilities, addressing health inequalities, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Evidence of post registration training in challenging behaviour and autism.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning & development.
• Nurse prescribing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined case load of adult service users with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Work collaboratively with adults, their advocates and identified stakeholders.
• Supervise band 5 nurses and student nurses.

Skills

Ability to assess care

Excellent record keeping

Deliver training

Develop nursing practice

Education

First level nurse (RNLD/RNMH/RMN)

Post registration module training

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced and motivated Learning Disability Nurse?

Are you looking for a new challenge with rewarding prospects and opportunities?

We have a full-time, fixed term vacancy for 12 months, for a band 6 Learning Disability Nurse (Senior Practitioner,) within the Wirral Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT).

The CLDT is an established and progressive team comprising of Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Psychiatry.

You will be expected to work autonomously, managing a defined case load of adult service users with learning disabilities, complex health needs, neurodevelopmental difficulties and / or behaviours of concern.

Main duties of the job

Your enthusiasm for providing a high-quality service and addressing health inequalities for people with learning disabilities will be matched by your ability to work collaboratively with not only the adults we support, but also their advocates/families and other identified stakeholders.

An excellent understanding of the issues adults with learning disabilities may experience is essential for this post as is a good understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, Mental Health, Positive Risk Assessment and Case Management.

In addition to dveloped clinical skills, the successful applicants will be able to demonstrate skills in sharing knowledge through training and consultation and be able to modify and evaluate practice in line with clinical and service needs in addition to supervision of band 5 nurses, CSW and student nurses.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

373-LD0520

Job locations

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job description Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• First level nurse. RNLD/RNMH/ RMN (degree level)
• Evidence of post registration module training in specialist area to diploma/degree level e.g. physical health in learning disabilities module; epilepsy module; dementia module.
• Evidence of post registration training in e.g. - challenging behaviour - autism - epilepsy
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning & development

Desirable

• Nurse prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Ability to assess/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers.
• Ability to participate in and develop nursing practice
• Support clients in crisis.
• Excellent record keeping.
• Ability to chair meetings and lead a team e.g. CPA.
• Deliver training to other professionals and services
• Special interests related to current service developments (e.g. epilepsy; challenging behaviour; autism etc).

Experience Essential

• A reasonable amount of post qualifying experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability in a community setting
• Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs i.e. challenging behaviour, epilepsy, mental health problems, continuing health care.
• Clinical supervision of staff
• Delivery of training to other staff, service users and carers.
• Positive attitude to people with LD.
• Awareness of current issues
• Awareness of relevant legislation and good practice relating to learning disabilities (Valuing People; Mental Health Act; Mansell 3 etc).
• Appreciation of governance

Desirable

• Participation in service developments.
• Experience in delivery of quality initiatives.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• First level nurse. RNLD/RNMH/ RMN (degree level)
• Evidence of post registration module training in specialist area to diploma/degree level e.g. physical health in learning disabilities module; epilepsy module; dementia module.
• Evidence of post registration training in e.g. - challenging behaviour - autism - epilepsy
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning & development

Desirable

• Nurse prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Ability to assess/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers.
• Ability to participate in and develop nursing practice
• Support clients in crisis.
• Excellent record keeping.
• Ability to chair meetings and lead a team e.g. CPA.
• Deliver training to other professionals and services
• Special interests related to current service developments (e.g. epilepsy; challenging behaviour; autism etc).

Experience Essential

• A reasonable amount of post qualifying experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability in a community setting
• Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs i.e. challenging behaviour, epilepsy, mental health problems, continuing health care.
• Clinical supervision of staff
• Delivery of training to other staff, service users and carers.
• Positive attitude to people with LD.
• Awareness of current issues
• Awareness of relevant legislation and good practice relating to learning disabilities (Valuing People; Mental Health Act; Mansell 3 etc).
• Appreciation of governance

Desirable

• Participation in service developments.
• Experience in delivery of quality initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe Wirral

CH46 1PQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)