Community Learning Disability Nurse - Forest
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Community Learning Disability Nurse within the Forest locality Learning Disability Team. It is a development post suitable for newly qualified practitioners at Band 5 with progression to Band 6, or for experienced Band 5s/6s. The nurse will manage a complex caseload, work independently to deliver safe and effective care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs, and collaborate with other professionals and agencies.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
- Evidence of continued professional developmentEssential
Desirable criteria
- Registration as a non-medical prescriber with the NMC having undertaken the necessary training at Level 3
- Evidence of formal post registration learning
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in learning disabilities or related area, some of which should have been in a community setting
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Previous experience of autonomous working
- Professional/Managerial Knowledge
- Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of evidence-based intervention with service users with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of supervising junior staff and student nurses
- Ability to identify and positively influence social factors affecting mental distress
- Up to date clinical knowledge including dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
- Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
- Evidence of continued professional developmentEssential
- Registration as a non-medical prescriber with the NMC having undertaken the necessary training at Level 3
- Evidence of formal post registration learning
- Demonstrable post qualification experience in learning disabilities or related area, some of which should have been in a community setting
- Extensive experience of first line assessments including the assessment of risk
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Previous experience of autonomous working
- Professional/Managerial Knowledge
- Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of evidence-based intervention with service users with Learning Disabilities
- Experience of supervising junior staff and student nurses
- Ability to identify and positively influence social factors affecting mental distress
- Up to date clinical knowledge including dual diagnosis and health and social care needs
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 14d
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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Community Learning Disability Nurse - Forest
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours 37.5 hours per week.
The Community Learning Disability Nurse for the Forest locality Learning Disability Team are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Community Learning Disability Nurse.
This is a development post open to newly qualified practitioners looking for their first Band 5 role with an opportunity to progress to Band 6. However we would also be keen to consider applications from more experienced Band 5s or those individuals already working at Band 6.
The Community Learning Disability Nurse is a key member of the multi-disciplinary care team and will need experience in community care as the successful candidate will be required to:
- Work independently to ensure timely delivery of a safe and effective service for people who have a range of complex needs in addition to their learning disability, eg mental health, epilepsy, dementia.
- To manage a complex and high-risk caseload over a large geographical area. Linking with other professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
- To work flexibly based on client need and using reasonable adjustments to provide support to clients, family and carers.
- Ensuring
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