Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD/RNMH) to join an established Integrated Community Learning Disability Team.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that includes professionals from:

• Social Work
  Psychiatry
  Psychology
  Occupational Therapy
  Physiotherapy
  Speech and Language Therapy
  Administrative and support services

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs, ensuring they receive appropriate support under the Care Act 2014 and established clinical pathways.

 Key Responsibilities

 Clinical Care & Caseload Management

• Manage a complex community caseload independently
  Carry out assessments, interventions, and ongoing care planning
  Monitor outcomes and adjust care based on individual needs
  Deliver trauma-informed and recovery-focused interventions

 Multi-Disciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues and external agencies
  Support individuals, families, and carers throughout care planning
  Ensure coordinated and consistent service delivery

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior staff and students
  Support training and development within the team
  Contribute to professional development and service improvement

 Governance & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation and reports within required timescales
  Work within legal frameworks including:
  Mental Health Act
  Mental Capacity Act
  Safeguarding legislation
  Ensure adherence to NMC standards and revalidation requirements

 About the Service

You will be part of a well-established integrated service led in partnership with local authority colleagues. The team works collaboratively to ensure individuals with learning disabilities receive consistent, high-quality community-based care.

A key focus of the service is:

• Promoting independence and wellbeing
  Reducing health inequalities
  Supporting families and carers
  Delivering care that is inclusive, respectful, and person-centred

About You

 Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration (RNLD or RMN; RGN where applicable)
  Minimum 18 months post-qualification experience
  Completion of preceptorship/competency framework
  Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
  Ability to manage and supervise clinical caseloads

 Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of learning disability nursing practice
  Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk management
  Understanding of clinical governance and evidence-based practice
  Awareness of psychological and therapeutic approaches
  Experience with clinical medicines management (including injections where appropriate)

 Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and person-centred approach
  Strong communication and teamwork skills
  Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
  Flexible, motivated, and committed to service improvement

 Additional Requirements

Ability to travel independently across the locality
Access to a vehicle for business use (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010)

 About the Organisation

You’ll be working within Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, a leading mental health and learning disability trust serving communities across the North East and North Yorkshire.

The Trust is committed to:

• Delivering compassionate, high-quality care
  Supporting staff development and wellbeing
  Promoting equality, inclusion, and innovation
  Working in partnership with local authorities and communities

 Important Information

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
  Applicants must hold current UK professional registration
  Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be available depending on eligibility
  Overseas applicants may require criminal record certification