CAMHS Learning Disability Nurse/Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Learning Disability Nurse or Practitioner to join the Hampshire CAMHS Learning Disability/Autism Team. You will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions for children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, including those with mental health needs or challenging behaviours. The position involves carrying out initial assessments, contributing to duty, delivering one-to-one and group interventions, and participating in neurodevelopmental assessments. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and families, supporting various care pathways. This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality assessments and interventions for children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities.
- Carry out initial assessments and contribute to duty.
- Deliver one-to-one and group interventions.
- Take part in neurodevelopmental assessments.
- Support a range of care pathways, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise junior staff, mentor students, and contribute to team and service development.
Essential criteria
- *Registered Nurse with current registration (Mental Health / Learning Disability / Adult / Child) appropriate to the job role.
- *Completion of Mentorship Course / ENB equivalent.
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
- *Post qualifying experience in the relevant care group.
- *Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group -- Mental health and / or Learning Disabilities.
- *Experience of managing a caseload.
- *Experience of supervising staff.
- *Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems.
- *Experience of working consultatively with professionals.
- *Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments.
- *Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies.
- *Experience of working within the CPA process.
- *Understanding and contribution to the Clinical Governance Agenda.
- *Previous experience of working in the community.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Learning Disability Nurse/Practitioner
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse or Learning Disability Practitioner (with a core profession such as social work or allied health professional) to join Hampshire CAMHS Learning Disability/Autism Team at a key time in its development.
You will be part of a skilled and passionate multidisciplinary team, including nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and psychologists, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions for children and young people with learning disabilities. As the service continues to grow, you will have a real opportunity to shape its future and influence how care is delivered.
We are committed to supporting your career, offering strong supervision, training, and development opportunities to build your confidence and clinical expertise. Our leadership team is approachable and values staff wellbeing, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
We are looking for someone who is creative, motivated, and enjoys working as part of a supportive team. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities and their families, we would love to hear from you.
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