Specialist Nurse

NHS; Workington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Workington is seeking a Band 7 Specialist Nurse to join its Adult Community Learning Disability team. The role involves providing high-level nursing care and treatment to individuals with complex needs. Candidates must have a First Level Nursing Qualification and demonstrate experience in a multidisciplinary team. This full-time position offers an annual salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710.

Qualifications

• First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration required.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
• Knowledge of Recovery and Wellbeing model and its application.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to Service Users.
• Deliver assessment and therapeutic intervention in a team.
• Manage complex risks in line with guidance.

Skills

Risk assessment and safety planning skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Professional, organisational and leadership skills

Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments

Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation

Education

First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration

Degree or equivalent qualification in psychological therapies

Job description

Overview

A Band 7 Specialist Nurse, Community Practitioner is invited to join the Adult Community Learning Disability team. The team applies MDT principles with a friendly specialist approach to supporting individuals with a learning disability to maintain independence within the community, addressing health inequalities and promoting wellbeing.

Main duties

The Specialist Nurse will:

• Provide a high level of nursing care and treatment to Service Users with high care needs due to complex difficulties and/or associated risks.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care, assessment and therapeutic intervention to adults with complex difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage complex risks competently in line with Trust and statutory guidance.
• Facilitate access to mainstream primary care services for adults with mental health and/or learning disabilities and cognitive problems; advise and support agencies on meeting duty of care.
• Identify health inequalities and advise on reasonable adjustments to improve service accessibility.
• Support team managers with team development and practitioner performance; contribute to non-medical prescribing where applicable.
• Participate in planning, development and evaluation of clinical services, leading defined projects with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Lead and Team Manager.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate and able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. We offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 263-CCG25-342-MG

Job locations: Lillyhall Business Centre, Workington, CA14 4HA

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date: 30 September 2025. Closing date: 14 October 2025. We welcome your application. Please note this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• First Level Nursing Qualification and Registration
• Student Nurse Assessor Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in evidence-based psychological therapies relevant to Pathway

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community team
• Non-Medical Prescribing

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day-to-day provision of clinical services
• Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
• Knowledge and understanding of Recovery and Wellbeing model and its application
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to clinical staff

Desirable

• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
• Experience in managing complex cases and risk

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to carry out comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Risk assessment and risk management / safety planning skills
• Understanding of evidence-based treatment options as identified in NICE guidance
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, organisational and leadership skills (self and others)

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Delegation skills
• Experience with electronic recording and IT equipment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management

Legal and registration

Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information on NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (cntw)

Address: Lillyhall Business Centre, Workington, CA14 4HA

Employer's website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/