Community LD Nurse

SPECIALIST LEARNING DISABILITIES DIRECTORATE Band 5 - Community Learning Disability NurseFixed Term 18 months - Full Time 37.5hrsSouth Staffordshire CLDT, The post holder will have responsibility for providing specialised interventions for adults with learning disabilities who have complex critical and substantial healthcare needs in conjunction with their families and carers. The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for an identified caseload ensuring provision for a needs-lead service. The post holder will deliver care through an agreed learning contract to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of service users.

The post holder will work in liaison with the multidisciplinary team and may have a designated area of skill and knowledge as agreed in line with local need. The post holder will have a duty in ensuring the principles of 'Valuing People', and with the philosophy of individualised client care, clinical practice will be developed to meet client need in a variety of settings without supervision.

The post holder will aspire to deliver a quality, needs led service and provide support to other Community Team colleagues and to members of other agencies

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurse to work within our South Staffordshire Community Learning Disability Team. We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse who is enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, dynamic and fully committed to multi-disciplinary working.

We aim to provide high quality, community based, integrated services for adults with learning disabilities. Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is essential. Access to a car is also essential.

The post holder would work as part of a multi-professional team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists. They would also work collaboratively with mainstream services, statutory and independent sector services. The post holder will work with people with complex healthcare needs within their own homes or residential care homes, day services and other community and hospital settings. The ideal candidate will be somebody who is passionate about providing high quality service to people with learning disabilities in community settings and someone who can work creatively to secure good outcomes, embracing the values shared by this friendly and supportive team.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.