Community LD Nurse - Intensive Support Team
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford, BD8 7BTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic Intensive Support Team as part of the wider Learning Disability Community MDT.We are looking ...
Within a multi professional & multi-agency context apply nursing skills, knowledge and leadership in the provision of a person centred health service that promotes and facilitates the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities who are presenting with risks that puts them at risk of hospital admission under the Mental Health Act.Provide Health Screening and Health facilitation for those service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues or behaviours which require intensive support and assessment.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Significant post-registration nursing experience relevant to the specialist area.
Desirable: - First degree level or equivalent competency in a health related subject; - Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi professional settings, dealing appropriately with key partner agencies
- Experience of community working
- Experience of undertaking assessments of healthcare needs, including mental health or behavioural assessments.
- Experience of working with primary and acute healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working in learning disabilities services for people with dual diagnosis or for people with high support needs, including positive behavioural support experience.
- Experience of delivering training
Knowledge
Essential
- Firm knowledge and understanding of information and communication technology
- Knowledge of the healthcare complexities associated with learning disabilities
- Knowledge of the principles of health facilitation
- Knowledge of the principles of person centred working
- Knowledge of policy drivers in relation to people with learning disabilities who may be at risk of detention under the Mental Health Act
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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