Community Learning Disability Nurse

Stourbridge, West Midlands
£31,049-46,580 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

A rare and exciting opportunity for a band 6 community nurse has arisen. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our dynamic multi- disciplinary service.The post would suit an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge or a newly qualified nurse as a developmental role.The successful applicant will be joining an innovative team of nurses providing high quality heath interventions as part of the wider forward thinking, diverse multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with nurses and other professional clinicians as well as multiple agencies.You will be able to demonstrate that you are able to apply your nursing skills to a wide range of situations, working with a range of adults with a learning disability living within the community. You will be responsible for managing a caseload across the geographical area of East Surrey, working closely with other agencies as well as members of the multi-disciplinary team.There is an emphasis on the importance of clinical supervision and continued professional development, which we regard as a vital part of the delivery of care. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team which utilises an evidence-based perspective. We will support and encourage you to develop specialist experience and expertise as appropriateMain duties of the job

To provide specialist health support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To complete specialist health assessments as clinically indicated.
To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
To contribute to team and service development.
To carry an individual caseload.
To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice.
To attend training relevant to the role.
To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice.
To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
To communicate with and support social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

About usWe are a major provider of mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for people of all ages in the Black Country.We provide:

Mental health services to people of all ages in the Black Country area Sandwell.
Specialist learning disability services in Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley

There are over 3000 staff working in our Trust. Our workforce carries out a wide range of roles, working together to provide integrated care and support to all those using our services. Examples of roles in the Trust include:

Nurses (Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)
Psychiatrists
Healthcare support workers
Health visitors
School nurses
Occupational therapists
Speech and language therapists
Physiotherapists
Psychological professionals

Support corporate staff roles include:

Administration
Human resources
Clinical Governance
Finance
Management Roles

As a public body, we are accountable to the people we serve. The Trust Board is responsible for determining the strategy and overall direction of the Trust in an open, honest, and transparent manner.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number285-0248-LDJob locationsRidgehill CentreBuckpool WayStourbridgeDY8 5STJob descriptionJob responsibilities

To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To be professionally accountable for the effective and efficient management of own caseload, taking into account the need to combine ones own responsibilities and those of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be responsible for the setting of the highest standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis through the process of audit, including case review, on-going supervision, and appraisals of self /others where relevant.
To lead and encourage a positive approach to health education and health promotion.
Offer consultancy and specialist input to a range of other professionals and agencies in relation to clients with complex needs over a range of complex situations, which will include complex healthcare needs and personal relationships.
To be actively and regularly involved in working parties/forums where policy and service changes are proposed that will have an impact on other disciplines, departments and agencies, this will include primary, secondary and tertiary caring services.
To participate in ensuring that accommodation, equipment and consumable goods are efficiently and effectively requisitioned, safely used, disposed and replaced.
To participate in the investigation of complaints, concerns or incidents related to nursing services in accordance with the level of experience; and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service in liaison with the person who has continuing responsibility.
To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of staff in conjunction with the person who has continuing responsibility in liaison with the Team Manager/Service Manager.
Advice and influence local and regional policy, strategy and operational practice in relation to health needs of people with learning disabilities.
To undertake generic and/or Health and Safety risk assessments as appropriate, and report findings to the Team Manager/Professional Leads and be involved in adverse incident reporting.

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To be professionally accountable for the effective and efficient management of own caseload, taking into account the need to combine ones own responsibilities and those of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be responsible for the setting of the highest standards of care within the resources available and to review and monitor these on a continuous basis through the process of audit, including case review, on-going supervision, and appraisals of self /others where relevant.
To lead and encourage a positive approach to health education and health promotion.
Offer consultancy and specialist input to a range of other professionals and agencies in relation to clients with complex needs over a range of complex situations, which will include complex healthcare needs and personal relationships.
To be actively and regularly involved in working parties/forums where policy and service changes are proposed that will have an impact on other disciplines, departments and agencies, this will include primary, secondary and tertiary caring services.
To participate in ensuring that accommodation, equipment and consumable goods are efficiently and effectively requisitioned, safely used, disposed and replaced.
To participate in the investigation of complaints, concerns or incidents related to nursing services in accordance with the level of experience; and encourage comments and suggestions on improving the quality of the service in liaison with the person who has continuing responsibility.
To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of staff in conjunction with the person who has continuing responsibility in liaison with the Team Manager/Service Manager.
Advice and influence local and regional policy, strategy and operational practice in relation to health needs of people with learning disabilities.
To undertake generic and/or Health and Safety risk assessments as appropriate, and report findings to the Team Manager/Professional Leads and be involved in adverse incident reporting.

Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential

Learning Disability NMC Registered RNLD
Evidence of continued profession development

Desirable

Other qualification which is relevant to the role

ExperienceEssential

Significant experience working in a Community Learning Disability Team
Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities in accessing mainstream services
Experience of working with other agencies

KnowledgeEssential

Knowledge of evidence based best practice within learning disabilities
Understanding the responsibilities of a registered nurse according to NMC advisory codes
Knowledge of current legislation and policies which effect people with learning disabilities

Desirable

Knowledge of MCA, DoLS and MHA

Skills / Personal QualitiesEssential

Highly developed learning disabilities nursing skills
High standard of verbal communication skills
High standard of written communication
Evidence of challenging others in ensuring people with learning disabilities receive equitable services.
Evidence of using reflective practice
Good IT skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Independent means of transport

Desirable

Evidence of providing training
Hold full UK drivers licence and have access to a car which can be used for work purposes.

Trust BehavioursEssential

Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

Person SpecificationEducation / QualificationsEssential

Learning Disability NMC Registered RNLD
Evidence of continued profession development

Desirable

Other qualification which is relevant to the role

ExperienceEssential

Significant experience working in a Community Learning Disability Team
Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities in accessing mainstream services
Experience of working with other agencies

KnowledgeEssential

Knowledge of evidence based best practice within learning disabilities
Understanding the responsibilities of a registered nurse according to NMC advisory codes
Knowledge of current legislation and policies which effect people with learning disabilities

Desirable

Knowledge of MCA, DoLS and MHA

Skills / Personal QualitiesEssential

Highly developed learning disabilities nursing skills
High standard of verbal communication skills
High standard of written communication
Evidence of challenging others in ensuring people with learning disabilities receive equitable services.
Evidence of using reflective practice
Good IT skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Independent means of transport

Desirable

Evidence of providing training
Hold full UK drivers licence and have access to a car which can be used for work purposes.

Trust BehavioursEssential

Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

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