Staff Nurse-Ld

Cheshire And Wirral Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Macclesfield is advertising a Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse position in an inpatient Assessment and Treatment unit for adults with learning disabilities. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, managing shifts and supporting individuals with complex needs.

The Trust emphasizes career development, training opportunities, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• RNLD/RMNH First level NMC registered nurse.
• Specific courses related to Learning Disabilities.
• Commitment to ongoing training.
• Ability to assess/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers.
• Ability to direct and manage the work of others.
• Support clients in crisis.
• Ability to chair a meetings and lead a team.
• Desirable: Special interests related to current LD service developments.

Responsibilities

• Be named nurse for adult LD service users with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Take charge of the shift and supervise Clinical Support Workers.
• Excel within nursing role and pursue development opportunities through education departments and partner colleges/universities.
• Beyond initial training, there is opportunity for further development and full preceptorship for new entrants.
• Maintain strong values, communication and teamwork within a multi-disciplinary unit.
• Ward operates 24/7; shifts include days and nights (07:30–20:00 / 19:30–08:00).

Skills

Demonstrate commitment to ongoing培训

Assess/Plan/Evaluate care

Direct/manage others

Education

RNLD/RMNH First level NMC registered nurse

Specific courses related to LD

Job description

Job summary

Are you a Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse or due to qualify this year?

Are you motivated for a New Challenge? or Career Development opportunities?

We have a Band 5 registered nurse vacancy at our 'Rated Outstanding by CQC' Assessment and Treatment unit for adults with learning disabilities in Macclesfield.

You will be working to work with adults with a learning disability as part of an enthusiastic and committed multidisciplinary team, taking referrals from both the local area but also specialist referrals from across the Northwest as part of the inpatient offer. Admissions are short term for people with learning disability and complex needs requiring a period of intensive assessment, treatment and or therapy within an inpatient unit.

As a key staff member at our Assessment and Treatment Unit, you will develop person centred plans and work closely with other members of the team to help individuals reach their potential.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are committed to career development and the development of evidenced based practice through research and actively encourage and support staff in these areas.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work within a multi professional framework, being named nurse for adult service users with learning disabilities and complex needs. The post holder will work within a hierarchical structure, under the supervision of the Manager/Deputy Manager.

As a Staff Nurse you will be required to take charge of the shift and offer management supervision sessions to the Clinical Support Workers who are assigned to you.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to excel within their nursing role and we offer a number of development opportunities both internally through our education department and externally though a range of colleges and universities we are associated with.

There is also opportunity for further training and development as part of career development, full preceptorship will be given to those who are newly qualified.

The ideal candidates must have strong and positive values, be enthusiastic, have good communication skills and able to build effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team.

As the ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the 11.5 hour shifts will include both days and nights (Days 07:30-20:00 and Nights 19:30-08:00).

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, Liverpool and Stockport.

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.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

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: 18 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 373-LD0566-ROLL

Job locations: Greenways, Lea Bank Close, Macclesfield, SK11 8HE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

We provide 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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RNLD/RMNH First level NMC registered nurse
• Specific courses related to L.D
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to asses/Plan/Evaluate care to clients and carers
• Ability to direct and manage the work of others
• Support clients in crisis
• Ability to chair a meetings and lead a team

Desirable

• Special interests related to current service developments

Experience

Essential

• Had experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability, within a inpatient setting
• Direct experience of working with clients with complex needs
• Positive attitude to people with L.D.
• Awareness of current issues and legislation
• Experience in quality initiatives

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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.

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: Greenways, Lea Bank Close, Macclesfield, SK11 8HE, United Kingdom

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Manager Amanda Atkinson, [e-mail], 07467117150