Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse with an interest in supporting people with a learning disability to join the Diamond Activity and Therapeutic Services team in Doncaster. You will deliver person-centred care, participate in therapeutic activities, and ensure client well-being. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible attitude, working within core hours of Monday-Friday, 08:30-16:30.
Key responsibilities
- Actively participate in therapeutic & activity sessions; be responsible for Day-to-Day running of service.
- Participate in assessment, planning & delivery of personalised care, meeting personal hygiene and nutritional needs of clients.
- Ensure the clients personal information is always treated with the strictest of confidence.
- Assist in promoting a healthy lifestyle, respecting the service user's choices and beliefs, promoting dignity, respect, and privacy.
- Protect all individuals from any form of abuse, and bring any suspected abuse to the attention of the Trust.
- Be alert of any changes in clients i.e. in health or behaviour to ensure appropriate interventions are undertaken.
Essential criteria
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD Experience)
- Knowledge of up-to-date legislation in relation to mental capacity act.
- Awareness of therapeutic activities and the benefits to people with complex needs
- Skilled in assessing and planning care for people
- Ability to contribute towards the planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating of all aspects of the service delivery.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to adhere to policies pertaining to Diamond centre
- Ability to form and promote positive relationships internal and external partners
- Post registration experience
- Experience in a variety of care and support settings for people with learning disabilities
- Experience of supporting people with multiple complex needs
- Experience of co-ordinating health interventions for people with learning disabilities
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Staff Nurse
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in supporting people with a learning disability to join the team at the Diamond Activity and Therapeutic Services in Doncaster.
You will work alongside senior staff & be supported to deliver person centred care in accordance with support plans & agreed activities.
Diamond Activity & Therapeutic Services is part of the larger Learning Disability Service in Doncaster and works closely with the staff in our community learning disability teams.
Essential - successful candidates will be A Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities) an able to show a genuine interest in working with people with a learning disability. Excellent interpersonal skills will be required to communicate with a range of professionals, services, clients & carers. A flexible attitude is imperative, as well as an understanding of person-centred care and treating clients with dignity. We offer the opportunity to work within a supportive organisation, to develop a variety of clinical skills & experience. You will be fully supported in your role having the opportunity to access continuous professional development.
The current core hours of service operation are Monday - Friday between the hours of 0830-1630.
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