Community Learning Disabilities Nurse - Development role
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Overview
37.5 hours per week. This post is for those who have successfully completed their preceptorship. Are you a dedicated & compassionate MH Nurse with a passion for working with individuals with learning disabilities? We are pleased to offer a Band 5 to 6 Development Opportunity for a motivated nurse to join our specialist service supporting people with learning disabilities & complex mental health needs. This post is designed to support your transition from Band 5-6 through a structured programme of professional development, clinical supervision, and mentorship. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred, holistic care and promoting recovery, independence, and improved quality of life for individuals with a range of learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. The role will provide you with opportunities to enhance your skills in care coordination, positive behavioural support, risk assessment and management, and collaborative working with families and other agencies. You will be supported to build the leadership and clinical competencies required for a Band 6 role, with regular progress reviews and tailored learning objectives. On successful completion of the development programme and achievement of required competencies, you will progress to a substantive Band 6 position.
Main duties
The Community Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating and reviewing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities. They may have either or both physical and mental health care needs. This will include relationships with Primary and Secondary health care, as well as private and voluntary care agencies. To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high quality outcome focused service in a person centered approach. This is a generic community care role providing support and cover across Plymouth city localities. To be responsible for providing clinical support whilst promoting the effective and efficient delivery of high quality service to the population. There is responsibility for participating in reviewing a persons eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding and is responsible for making consistent and well-informed professional decisions about the determination of CHC funding, ensuring that the national framework is applied and they adhere to all local policies and procedures.
Job Description – Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
* Band 5: Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Ability to travel across Plymouth; Full Driving Licence; the post holder will need to travel and attend to service users based across Plymouth and other geographical areas. Full and valid driving license and access to a car for work purposes is required. We will consider reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act for those with a disability who are successful for the post.
* Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning
Desirable
* Mentorship Certificate
* Experience in mentoring students
* Understanding of Primary Care service delivery; continuing care eligibility; working across organisational boundaries
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
* Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
* Understanding of Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments
* Understanding of Safeguarding adults and children processes
* Able to demonstrate assessment, care planning and review competencies
* Understanding of recent developments in LD/Mental Health care
* Understanding of complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability
Desirable
* Understanding of independent sector and care homes in long-term care
* Understanding of continuing care eligibility for NHS care
* Understanding of Primary Care service delivery
Experience
Essential
* Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments
* Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues
Desirable
* Experience in primary/community health settings
* Experience in mentoring students
* Working across organisational boundaries
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines
* Good presentation and organisational skills
* Ability to present information concisely in plain language
* Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals
Desirable
* Ability to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities and manage barriers to communication
Other information
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information at the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details. The organisation values diversity and offers development opportunities and support, including protected CPD time and leadership programs. Reasonable adjustments during the application process available upon request.
Details: Date posted 23 September 2025; Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa, pro-rata; Contract: Permanent; Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working; Location: Westbourne Unit, Beacon Park Road, Plymouth PL2 2PQ.
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