Community Learning Disability Nurse

The successful candidate must be a RNLD or have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

The post would suit individuals who have a sound knowledge of and experience in working with people with learning disabilities.

You will be required to manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments, provide health education, support and monitoring of service users living in the community.

You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working 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. As part of ICATT you would have support with management, clinical supervision and professional development from the Professional Lead.

Applicants must be an RNLD/ have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

You will be responsible for managing a busy caseloadTo work autonomously and also as a member of the teamTo work intensively to provide assessment and treatment to individuals within the community who may be experiencing mental health issues or displaying behaviours that challenge.To work with patients, families, carers, social care and external providersTo be duty worker responsible for managing the shiftYou will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.

To work shifts (including a long day) to cover a 7 day service . This will include some unsocial and weekend work.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. 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.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

#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 diverse 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

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