Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in learning disability care

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join an established Integrated Community Learning Disability Team. You’ll play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, helping to improve health, wellbeing, and quality of life through person-centred, evidence-based care.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver coordinated services that place individuals and their families at the centre of decision-making.

About the role

This Band 6 position sits within a collaborative Integrated Learning Disability Service, jointly working with Durham County Council and NHS partners. You will use both council and NHS systems in your daily practice, ensuring seamless coordination of care.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled MDT including:

• Social Workers
  Psychiatrists
  Psychologists
  Physiotherapists
  Occupational Therapists
  Speech and Language Therapists
  Nurses and administrative staff

The team works closely together to deliver safe, high-quality, and holistic care using Care Act principles and TEWV clinical pathways.

Working pattern

Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Participation in Nurse-on-Call rota (8:00pm – 8:00am, out-of-hours cover)
Travel across County Durham required (own vehicle essential for business use)

Your key responsibilities

 Clinical care & caseload management

• Manage a complex caseload of individuals with learning disabilities
  Carry out comprehensive assessments and care planning
  Deliver evidence-based interventions using trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches
  Monitor and evaluate outcomes of care and treatment

 Multidisciplinary working

• Work collaboratively with health, social care, and partner agencies
  Contribute to MDT discussions and coordinated care planning
  Support safeguarding processes and multi-agency working

 Professional accountability

• Maintain accurate clinical records using Durham County Council (Azeus) and NHS systems
  Ensure compliance with legal frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act
  Produce reports and documentation within required timescales

👩‍🏫 Leadership & supervision

• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students
  Contribute to training and development within the team
  Support quality improvement and service development activities

Who we’re looking for

You will be a motivated and compassionate nurse who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.

Essential requirements:

• Current NMC registration (RNLD, RNMH or equivalent)
  Minimum 18 months post-registration experience (including completion of preceptorship)
  Experience working with people with learning disabilities or complex needs
  Ability to manage a caseload independently
  Strong communication and teamwork skills
  Willingness to travel across the locality

Desirable experience:

• Community or integrated health and social care settings
  Supervising or mentoring students or junior staff
  Quality improvement or service development work

Skills and knowledge

You should have a strong understanding of:

• Safeguarding adults and children
  Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
  Clinical risk assessment and management
  Evidence-based practice in learning disability care
  Psychological and trauma-informed approaches
  Medicines management and clinical interventions

What you’ll receive

 Work-life balance

• Monday to Friday working pattern
  NHS annual leave entitlement
  Flexible and supportive working arrangements

 Financial security

• NHS Pension Scheme
  Band 6 Agenda for Change salary

 Career development

• Ongoing clinical supervision
  Access to training and leadership development
  Opportunities to shape service improvement

 Professional support

• Multidisciplinary team working environment
  Supportive leadership and structured guidance
  Opportunities for progression within TEWV services

About the organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) works in partnership with local authorities and health services to deliver integrated care across communities. The service is committed to improving outcomes for individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.

Durham County Council plays a key role as the lead authority, ensuring integrated working between health and social care services.

Important information

Background checks

• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to working with vulnerable individuals.
• UK professional registration
• Applicants must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Visa sponsorship

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
• If you are applying from outside the UK or need official guidance.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/care-act-statutory-guidance

Final thoughts

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to take on a senior community role, combining clinical autonomy with multidisciplinary collaboration. You’ll help shape high-quality care while supporting individuals and families in meaningful, life-changing ways.