Community Learning Disability Nurse

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

The closing date is 08 July 2026

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner into this challenging and rewarding post.

• Responsible for assessing and supporting the health needs of adults with a learning disability under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Community Nurse.
• Maintain a defined caseload of individuals requiring support from the service.
• Complete a variety of assessments to determine input required and implement interventions based on the outcome of these.
• Monitor and review the effectiveness of interventions and liaise with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Work with individuals, families, other professionals, and carers to ensure a holistic approach.
• Work as part of an established team and demonstrate the skill and confidence to work autonomously when required.

• Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities certification.
• Evidence of consistent training relating to evidence‑based care.
• Relevant statutory training.
• Continuing health care assessments competence.
• Commitment to continuous self‑development and training within a social care or health service delivery setting.

• Experience in a variety of care and support settings for people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of care planning for complex health care needs.
• Knowledge of current legislation associated with community care.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support.
• Experience of coordinating services for people with learning disabilities.
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Experience of working with family carers.

• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively within an allocated caseload.
• Ability to provide professional support to the senior nurse and manage the caseload in the senior nurse's absence.
• Understanding the role and responsibilities of the post to all involved organisations and agencies.
• Ability to set, monitor and audit standards of care and service quality.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of the statutory policy frameworks relating to services for people with a learning disability, including mental health act 1983 and Mental health act 2005; mental capacity act 2005; safeguarding risk assessment and management; and Makaton training.

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT