Specialist Nurse

NHS; Workington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Nurse to join their Adult Community Learning Disability team. The role involves providing exceptional nursing care to adults with complex needs, facilitating access to services, and supporting the development of clinical practices. Candidates must hold a First Level Nursing Qualification and have experience working within a community team. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient wellbeing in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with qualification and experience relevant to Pathway.
• Experience within a community team.
• Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for adults with complex needs.
• Facilitate access to primary care services.
• Manage clinical training needs and support development.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Risk assessment and management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

First Level Nursing Qualification

Degree in evidence-based psychological therapies

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 14 October 2025

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Adult Community Learning Disability team for a Band 7 Specialist Nurse, Community Practitioner to join our team.

A team made up of a wide range of MDT principles with a friendly specialist approach to supporting individuals with a learning disability maintain independence within the community. Overcoming health inequalities and promoting wellbeing our team has the fortunate opportunity to enhance the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Nurse will provide a high level of nursing care and treatment to Service Users accessing the service with high care needs due to their complex difficulties and/or associated risks. To deliver a high quality of nursing care, assessment and therapeutic intervention to adults with complex and substantial difficulties as part of a multidisciplinary team approach. To manage complex risks competently and in accordance with Trust and Statutory guidance. The post holder will facilitate access to mainstream primary care services for adults with mental health and/or learning disabilities and / cognitive problems and to advise and support agencies with regard to meeting their duty of care. The post holder will directly influence, inform and advise on clinical training needs and provide specialist support, supervision and training. The post holder will be responsible for identifying health inequalities give advice as to reasonable adjustments that can be made in order to ensure services are accessible. Support the team managers with team development and other practitioner performance and if applicable to the service, assist the clinical managers and contribute to individual practitioners\' performance in relation to non-medical prescribing. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical services leading on defined projects as agreed with the Clinical Manager and in collaboration with the 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 therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

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.
• 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 and Understanding 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.
• Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours.
• Experience in managing Complex Cases and Risk.
• Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance).
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others).
• Evidence of Leadership Skills
• Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management

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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust