Community Learning Disability Nurse
The closing date is 27 January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse to work within the Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team (ICATT) based in פה Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Specialist Services Directorate provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their needs. We are seeking a Nurse to join our well established Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team.
ICATT provides a rapid, short‑term assessment and treatment service for people residing in Nottinghamshire with a learning disability who may challenge services and have additional mental health needs.
The болып Team seeks to provide an alternative to hospital admission where appropriate, enabling service users to receive treatment and care within their own homes, remain involved in their care as part of their own community and therefore minimise the disruption of their lives and the lives of those caring for them.
Main duties of the job
* The successful candidate must be an RNLD with a Diploma or Degree level in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.
* You will be a highly motivated, autonomous team player responsible for your own caseload.
* You will manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments.
* You will provide assessment and treatment for service users living in the community and work closely with our local inpatient service.
* You will work as a multidisciplinary team member in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.
* You will provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies.
* The post holder must be able to demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our almeno workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Maintains current registration with the NMC.
* Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain professional registration.
Experience
* Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
* Specialist and area specific experience.
* Additional role specific training completed.
* Supervision training completed / Experience of supervising staff.
Skills opisdioi bu
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic.
* Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues.
* Good skills in assessment, interventionuada evaluation of nursing care needs.
* IT skills.
* A high level of emotional intelligence.
Training
* Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments.
* Knowledge of the nursing 6 C's.
* Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care.
Contractual Requirements
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post.
Values and Behaviours
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
* All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical Requirements
* Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction.
* Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties.
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.
Address
Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team North
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-1377-25-GH-A
Job locations
Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team North
Additional Requirements
* Applicants will be required to pay for their DBSεπισ check. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced); this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
* Applicants are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
* A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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