Community Learning Disability Nurse
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Brighton, BN2 3AXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
This is a B6 role but can be adapted to suit a more newly-qualified nurse at Band 5, preceptorship and appropriate training would be provided as requi...
The post holder will be providing high-quality assessment, support and advice to people with learning disabilities and their carers'. You will provide and/or arrange access to specialist focused health interventions and monitoring as identified in health care and treatment plans, for example; related to complex physical health, epilepsy, challenging behaviour and mental health.
You will be managing your own diary and own case load, working across Brighton and Hove to support our service users in the most efficient and effective way possible. An ability to be able to travel around the city is essential, as you will need to complete home visits and meetings.
Although this is an autonomous role, you will have ample support from our multi-disciplinary team, senior nursing team and our wider Learning Disability Nursing Service across the Trust. Peer support and CPD are at the forefront of how we operate, with your development goals being highly valued and encouraged.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for all age groups across Sussex.
Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
Embrace the South Coast with a great range of historic and contemporary seaside towns
According to the Met Office Sussex is the sunniest county in the UK, making exploring the vast countryside all the more enjoyable.
We offer a variety of staff benefits, incl, pension scheme, generous annual leave, flexible working and a comprehensive employee assistance programme.
We'd love you to join our Trust, rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: - Registered Learning Disability Nurse; - NMC Registration; - Post Basic Courses/relevant study days; - Evidence of CPD
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post qualifying experience working with people with learning disability
- Experience of managing a caseload and prioritising clinical work
- Experience of carrying out clinical and other assessments e.g. Risk, Best Interests, MCA
- Experience of carrying out a range of clinical interventions
- Experience of partnership working across a range of statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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