Bank Learning Disabilities Nurse, Colchester, Essex, Band 5

Bank Learning Disabilities Nurse, Colchester, Essex, Band 5

The closing date is 17 March 2026

We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust as a RN
. In particular we are looking for bank staff to work as and when required, often at short notice, at Band 5 level in Colchester, North Essex
. If you have previous experience working with Service Users within a learning‑disability background, we would like to hear from you. Please apply if you live within easy commuting distance to Colchester.

All roles with the bank are ad hoc (as and when) and therefore may suit those already working part‑time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short‑term basis. We can support bank staff in migrating into a permanent role where vacancies exist. HPFT provides support for service users with mental health, learning disability, and children’s and adolescent mental health problems.

Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting, particularly within learning disability services.

All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry and should have completed preceptorship and be able to evidence this.

In line with the philosophy of the clinical area, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the service user, in conjunction with other staff.

You will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi‑Disciplinary Team (Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Allied Health Professionals and Arts Therapies), in assessing service users’ needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.

The post holder will act as a positive role model and contribute to the professional development of junior staff, consistently demonstrating Trust values.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission
.

Our family of over 4,500 staff members provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

The post holder will:

• Work as a registered nurse with a special interest in Learning Disability, Autism and mental health wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.
• Have a key role in ensuring the smooth running and coordination of the shift.
• Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards under the direction of the charge nurses and team leader.
• Work in liaison with service users, carers and other professionals, and co‑operatively with other services, ensuring the delivery of a needs‑led service.
• Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24‑hour shift pattern.
• Carry out and advocate professional‑specific interventions.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required.

• Relevant Professional Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Demonstrable commitment to ongoing training and development.

• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care according to assessed need using person‑centred approaches.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or complex health needs.
• Experience of using assessment and screening tools to support analysis and make formulations and recommendations based on this.

• Competent IT skills and an ability to adapt to various systems.

• Car driver and have access to their own car.
• Able to work long days and night shifts.

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.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust