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Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Billericay, CM12 9NWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 October 2026

6 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team. Support is provided by a...

The post holder will promote equality for all service users in a standalone 7 bedded dynamic Assessment and Treatment unit that offers high quality care & treatment for people with a learning disability. The post holder will assist with initial assessment process, contributing to discharge planning at the point of entry, ensuring consistent application of care and treatment plans throughout the duration of admission. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and will be supported in their personal and professional development.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Education/Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Learning Disability/Mental Health Nurse

Desirable: - Evidence of post registration training relevant to the service area

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of Transforming Care Agenda; - Understanding of the MHA, MCA Equality Act, DoLS and Safeguarding; - Knowledge of Physical Health needs

Desirable: - Understanding of evidence based practice within and MDT

Skills/Experience

Essential

  • Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to advocate for service users
  • Ability to take initiative and work alone
  • Experience of working within a Learning Disability Service

Desirable

  • Has knowledge of relational boundaries and how they impact on the working environment
  • Experience of managing shifts on and inpatient ward
  • Experience of the line management of unqualified staff

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

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

EPU
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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