Regional Nurse Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism (RNLD)
Dorset & Hampshire | Community Complex Care Nursing
Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum + Company Car
Full-time | Permanent | Complex Care | Community Nursing
We are recruiting a Regional Nurse Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism to deliver and oversee complex community care packages for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and associated complex health needs across Dorset and Hampshire.
This role is ideal for an RNLD (Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities), or an experienced RGN or RMN with extensive Learning Disability and Autism experience, who has a strong background in complex care nursing, community nursing, and clinical leadership.
Key Responsibilities – Regional Nurse Manager (Learning Disabilities)
Manage up to 10 complex learning disability care packages across Dorset & Hampshire
Lead the clinical delivery of complex care in community and home-based settings
Provide nursing leadership for individuals with complex learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that challenge, and comorbid physical or mental health conditions
Complete and review person-centred care plans, clinical assessments, and risk assessments
Mobilise and quality-assure complex community care packages
Provide clinical supervision, competency sign-off, and support to nurses and support workers
Work collaboratively with operational, recruitment, and compliance teams
Manage safeguarding, incident management, and risk escalation
Demonstrate strong conflict resolution, decision-making, and time-management skills
Participate in a rotational out-of-hours on-call service
Travel regularly across Dorset & Hampshire (community-based role)
Essential Skills & Experience
Registered Nurse qualification:
RNLD (Registered Nurse – Learning Disabilities) preferred
RGN or RMN considered with proven Learning Disability & Autism experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Clinical Manager, Nurse Manager, or Senior Nurse
Strong background in complex care nursing and community nursing
Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex care needs
Experience managing care packages, multidisciplinary teams, and community services
Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
Ability to work autonomously in a regional nurse manager role
Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle
Benefits Package
Company Car
Private medical and dental insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Company pension scheme
Bereavement and sick leave
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