NHS
Community Learning Disability Nurse
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Job Description
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- Part 5 or 14 of NMC register.
- Post registration experience.
- Ability to support people who have a learning disability on an individual and group basis
- Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy.
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk.
- Experience of working in community setting.
- Working with individuals who challenge.
- Experience of project development.
- Part 5 or 14 of NMC register.
- Post registration experience.
- Ability to support people who have a learning disability on an individual and group basis
- Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy.
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk.
- Experience of working in community setting.
- Working with individuals who challenge.
- Experience of project development.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team in Fylde and Wyre.
The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward-thinking high-quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, we work closely with their families, and we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.
We are looking for a registered nurse with an up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities including knowledge of the Transforming Care agenda. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour. An interest in one of the following areas would also be advantageous: Positive Behavioural Support, mental health, forensic issues, and acute/primary care liaison.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within an integrated health team, providing clinical support to adults with learning disabilities who have additional complex needs, which may include challenging behaviour, physical and sensory impairment, mental health and forensic issues. The post holder will play an integral role in delivery of care within these pathways within a variety of community settings.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS1504-SRP-A
Job locations
Mountcroft Resource Centre
Albert Street
Fleetwood
FY7 6AH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Education / Qualification
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mountcroft Resource Centre
Albert Street
Fleetwood
FY7 6AH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mountcroft Resource Centre
Albert Street
Fleetwood
FY7 6AH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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