Job summary
We currently have a vacancy available for a Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to work within the Sefton community team, supporting adults who have a diagnosis of a learning disability with complex physical and mental health diagnosis. Work as part of a dynamic supportive MDT. Plus the participation in an on call rota.
The post holder will manage their own caseload with the support from the wider MDT.
Main duties of the job
Supporting individuals with a diagnosis of a learning disability with mental and or physical health issues. Maintaining a caseload with support from your supervisor and team. As a team we support individuals with a learning disability with many aspects of their life such as supporting with acute physical health issues, groups and also through a variety of pathways both within the trust and external.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
20 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-SC7793461
Job locations
Hartley Hospital
1B Curzon Road
Southport
PR8 6PL
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders own non-clinical activity.
To actively promote and ensure that all aspects of clinical care offered to people with learning disabilities are of a high clinical standard andevidence based in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and procedures.
To liaise with other members of the Learning Disability Team and other agencies, families and carers to support the development of Health Action Plans for people with learning disabilities incorporating specialist individual treatment plans and goals. To evaluate regularly and modify the aims and goals in consultation and agreement with the person with learning disabilities and carers.
To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that NMCRegulations are adhered to.
To facilities access to generic services where possible and to act as a link person for Primary CareHealth Services.
To carry out specific Nursing interventions for people with more complex needs in terms of health, mental health, epilepsy and challenging behaviour.
To regularly evaluate progress using appropriate outcome measures and change care programmes.
To develop and monitor written information for patients and their families and/or carers. The postholder will provide written or verbal information and reports to the multi-disciplinary/multi-agencyteam and other external agencies as required. To identify the need for referral to other professions and agencies as required.
To be aware of psychosocial issues, cultural and social differences and consider the implications ofthese when formulating a care programme.To ensure that professional practice promotes social inclusion and is person centred at all times and to attend planning meetings and case conferences, as required.
To develop risk management plans for clients on own caseload, and with more complex clientsunder the supervision of Senior Nurse.
To carry out intake assessments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the post holders own non-clinical activity.
To actively promote and ensure that all aspects of clinical care offered to people with learning disabilities are of a high clinical standard andevidence based in line with professional codes of conduct and local policies and procedures.
To liaise with other members of the Learning Disability Team and other agencies, families and carers to support the development of Health Action Plans for people with learning disabilities incorporating specialist individual treatment plans and goals. To evaluate regularly and modify the aims and goals in consultation and agreement with the person with learning disabilities and carers.
To take responsibility for the safe administration of medication to service users ensuring that NMCRegulations are adhered to.
To facilities access to generic services where possible and to act as a link person for Primary CareHealth Services.
To carry out specific Nursing interventions for people with more complex needs in terms of health, mental health, epilepsy and challenging behaviour.
To regularly evaluate progress using appropriate outcome measures and change care programmes.
To develop and monitor written information for patients and their families and/or carers. The postholder will provide written or verbal information and reports to the multi-disciplinary/multi-agencyteam and other external agencies as required. To identify the need for referral to other professions and agencies as required.
To be aware of psychosocial issues, cultural and social differences and consider the implications ofthese when formulating a care programme.To ensure that professional practice promotes social inclusion and is person centred at all times and to attend planning meetings and case conferences, as required.
To develop risk management plans for clients on own caseload, and with more complex clientsunder the supervision of Senior Nurse.
To carry out intake assessments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with Qualification R.N.L.D.
* Evidence of clinical experience in either challenging behaviour or mental health
* Evidence of working in a range of service environments
* Eclectic range of clinical competency
Desirable
* Working with offenders
* Working in mental health services
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of Person-Centred Planning
* Experience of Care Programme Approach
* Experience in the development and implementation of complex care packages
* Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
* Knowledge of supported living arrangements
* Experience of staff training and development
Skills
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work with others as part of Multi-disciplinary team
* To work as part of the on-call team as required
* Values led approach
* Commitment to equal opportunities
Other
Essential
* Advanced CRB clearance
* Flexible approach to hours/duties
* Must have the ability to travel within the area of work
* Ability to work in an unpredictable environment which may include people with challenging behaviour
Values
Essential
* Continuous Improvement
* Accountability
* Respectfulness
* Enthusiasm
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Strong customer service belief
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change oriented
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with Qualification R.N.L.D.
* Evidence of clinical experience in either challenging behaviour or mental health
* Evidence of working in a range of service environments
* Eclectic range of clinical competency
Desirable
* Working with offenders
* Working in mental health services
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of Person-Centred Planning
* Experience of Care Programme Approach
* Experience in the development and implementation of complex care packages
* Working knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act
Desirable
* Knowledge of supported living arrangements
* Experience of staff training and development
Skills
Essential
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work with others as part of Multi-disciplinary team
* To work as part of the on-call team as required
* Values led approach
* Commitment to equal opportunities
Other
Essential
* Advanced CRB clearance
* Flexible approach to hours/duties
* Must have the ability to travel within the area of work
* Ability to work in an unpredictable environment which may include people with challenging behaviour
Values
Essential
* Continuous Improvement
* Accountability
* Respectfulness
* Enthusiasm
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Strong customer service belief
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change oriented
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hartley Hospital
1B Curzon Road
Southport
PR8 6PL
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Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hartley Hospital
1B Curzon Road
Southport
PR8 6PL
Employer's website
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