Community LD Nurse - Intensive Support Team

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic Intensive Support Team as part of the wider Learning Disability Community MDT. We are looking for an experienced nurse who is able to demonstrate evidence of working in a community setting with adults with a learning disability, preferably in crisis situations.

We are a team of clinicians working with service users and their families/carers where there is risk of admission to hospital under the Mental Health Act. We aim to prevent hospital admissions for our service user group, utilising skills in risk assessment & management, positive behaviour assessment & support as well as assessment of mental health that significantly impacts upon day to day life.

The post holder will be required to hold an independent caseload and act as CPA Coordinator, utlising skills in effective communication and in collaboration with the wider MDT.

Closing Date: 28th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 29th & 30th October 2026

Interview Date: 10th November 2026

Within a multi professional & multi-agency context apply nursing skills, knowledge and leadership in the provision of a person centred health service that promotes and facilitates the health and well-being of people with learning disabilities who are presenting with risks that puts them at risk of hospital admission under the Mental Health Act. Provide Health Screening and Health facilitation for those service users with learning disabilities and mental health issues or behaviours which require intensive support and assessment.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care
- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen
- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver
- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust.

It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line…