Job summary Are you a student learning disability nurse due to qualify soon or are already a band 5 learning disability nurse and would like to join a community team, if so then we would love to hear from you. The team is looking to recruit a learning disability nurse who is adaptable, highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and who is as passionate about working with children with learning disabilities. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers and other agencies. 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, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled. A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative. The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (subject to confirmation) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1359-MS Job locations Greenbank Centre Ripon Street Preston PR1 7LY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse Current NMC Registration. Desirable Specialist practitioner: Learning Disability Nurse Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Safeguarding Children's Framework Awareness of need for confidentiality. Desirable Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk Experience Essential Experience of working with children. Desirable Experience of working in community setting Working with individuals who challenge Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to have a flexible approach & manage change Ability to work both within a team & to work alone. Ability to support people who have a learning disability and/or Autism on an individual and group basis. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse Current NMC Registration. Desirable Specialist practitioner: Learning Disability Nurse Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Safeguarding Children's Framework Awareness of need for confidentiality. Desirable Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk Experience Essential Experience of working with children. Desirable Experience of working in community setting Working with individuals who challenge Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to have a flexible approach & manage change Ability to work both within a team & to work alone. Ability to support people who have a learning disability and/or Autism on an individual and group basis. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Greenbank Centre Ripon Street Preston PR1 7LY Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)