Community Staff Nurse Learning Disability
Band 5
Main area: Community Staff Nurse Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 351-SPS1271-MS-B Site: The Mount, Accrington Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 12/02/2025 23:59 Our Vision : To provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community-based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including: Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults. Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism. Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults. The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse to join a busy and well-respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, covering the Lancashire locality. This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disabilities, striving to provide high-quality services in partnership with other agencies. We are looking for a registered Nurse with up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills, and self-motivation are essential. The Community Learning Disability Team in Pennine is a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites: Darwen, Accrington, and Burnley. Main Duties of the Job
To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, ensuring healthcare needs are met. The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff. Working for Our Organisation
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care and community physical health and well-being services. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and welcomes applicants to discuss their preferences during the application process. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Registered Learning Disability Nurse Current NMC Registration Knowledge
Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice Experience
Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working Skills
Ability to work independently in a community setting High clinical standards Motivated to self-develop Please ensure that you read the person specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document. Applications from job share partners are welcome, and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts. LSCft is committed to celebrating diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application Numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Band 5
Main area: Community Staff Nurse Grade: Band 5 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 351-SPS1271-MS-B Site: The Mount, Accrington Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 12/02/2025 23:59 Our Vision : To provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community-based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including: Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults. Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism. Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults. The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse to join a busy and well-respected Integrated Learning Disability Service, covering the Lancashire locality. This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disabilities, striving to provide high-quality services in partnership with other agencies. We are looking for a registered Nurse with up-to-date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills, and self-motivation are essential. The Community Learning Disability Team in Pennine is a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites: Darwen, Accrington, and Burnley. Main Duties of the Job
To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, ensuring healthcare needs are met. The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff. Working for Our Organisation
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care and community physical health and well-being services. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and welcomes applicants to discuss their preferences during the application process. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Registered Learning Disability Nurse Current NMC Registration Knowledge
Understanding of NMC standards and implications for practice Experience
Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working Skills
Ability to work independently in a community setting High clinical standards Motivated to self-develop Please ensure that you read the person specification attached below as your application will be measured against this document. Applications from job share partners are welcome, and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts. LSCft is committed to celebrating diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups. Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application Numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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