Job summary Are you an enthusiastic, forward thinking Nurse who can adapt to changing priorities and deliver high quality nursing care? Are you passionate about person-centred care and working in partnership to support people to live their best lives at home, at work, and in their communities? Then this Community Learning Disability Nursing Band 6 position, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Adult Learning Disability Service sounds like the right opportunity for you As an integrated health and social care team, this is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team. You will be based in our Bournemouth office, near Ensbury Park, although the majority of the workload will be in community settings across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP). The clients on your caseload will all have a Learning Disability (LD) and may include those with multiple disabilities, complex health needs, communication difficulties, and behaviours that challenge. We are able to offer full induction, regular supervision, and ongoing in service training to support you to develop skills in each of these areas. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within the challenging yet rewarding field of community learning disability nursing. Main duties of the job You will be able to demonstrate commitment to working proactively and in partnership with people with learning disabilities and their caregivers, and support them to live successfully in the community. This role requires you to maintain effective links with mainstream services, and to work in partnership with NHS Dorset to support equal access. You will be committed to improving outcomes for our service users and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in order to support and empower people with a Learning disability. The team use their specialist clinical skills and experience to assess, plan care, offer treatment and review, working closely alongside colleagues from other disciplines, external care providers as well as the individual and their families. The team uses a combination of virtual and in-person contacts with professionals and service users alike. Clinical documentation is in electronic form and training is given to all new staff. Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility to meet individual need. The office base is at Hillcrest (Ensbury Park, Bournemouth) with an expectation that working from base is evident at least 2 days per week and flexi-options for the rest of the week. Although advertised at band 6 we would also accept applications from band 5 nurses and we can offer a developmental programme to band 6. Being able to drive a car and having access to one for business purposes is also essential. About us At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 152-M537.24 Job locations Hillcrest 31 Slades Farm Road Bournemouth BH10 4EU Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net to access the support. If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careersnhs.net Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipationnhs.net to access the support. If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careersnhs.net Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered Nurse RNLD/RMN/RGN ENB 998/Learning and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification Job specific experience Essential Experience at working at level band 5 Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, MAPPA and CPA. Knowledge of Child Protection Adult Safeguarding Ability to assess, develop, plan and evaluate programmes of care. Managerial/supervisory experience Essential Working knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Experience of supervision and mentoring of other staff including student Information Technology Essential Basic IT skills teamwork Essential demonstrates positive teamwork skills Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Registered Nurse RNLD/RMN/RGN ENB 998/Learning and assessing in clinical practice or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification Job specific experience Essential Experience at working at level band 5 Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, MAPPA and CPA. Knowledge of Child Protection Adult Safeguarding Ability to assess, develop, plan and evaluate programmes of care. Managerial/supervisory experience Essential Working knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Experience of supervision and mentoring of other staff including student Information Technology Essential Basic IT skills teamwork Essential demonstrates positive teamwork skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Address Hillcrest 31 Slades Farm Road Bournemouth BH10 4EU Employer's website https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)