Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) – Sea Lodge, Morpeth, Northumberland

Band 7 | £35,412 – £39,152 (dependent on experience)

37 hours per week | Permanent

Imagine coming to work each day in a beautiful coastal setting overlooking a private beach, knowing that your expertise makes a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Sea Lodge is a specialist, nurse‑led supported living service on the stunning Northumberland coastline. Rated Good by CQC, we provide high‑quality, person‑centred support to two adults with learning disabilities and complex health and behavioural needs, enabling them to live fulfilling lives in their own home.

• Lead shifts and provide clinical leadership within a well‑established multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver and oversee person‑centred care that promotes independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Use your professional judgement to assess risk, manage complex situations and support positive outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and supervise support staff, helping them deliver exceptional care.
• Build meaningful relationships with service users, families and partner professionals.
• Contribute to care planning, service development and continuous quality improvement.

• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities to achieve the best possible quality of life.
• Experienced in working with individuals who may display behaviours of concern and have complex support needs.
• A confident decision‑maker with strong clinical and risk management skills.
• An effective leader who can motivate and support colleagues.
• Committed to professional development and maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.

• Hold current RNLD registration with the NMC.
• Have post‑registration experience working within learning disability services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of person‑centred care, safeguarding, risk assessment and relevant legislation.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent local government terms and conditions.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Support with NMC revalidation requirements.
• Access to experienced and supportive senior managers.
• Opportunities for career progression within Adult Social Care.
• A welcoming, stable and highly supportive nursing team.

This full‑time position is based on a rotational day shift pattern, typically:

• 3 x 12.5‑hour shifts per week
• 07:45 am – 08:15 pm

Our nursing team works collaboratively and flexibly, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: nort
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
Text relay service dial  623930