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Learning Disability Nurse
The closing date is 14 April 2026
Join a small, supportive andwell-established team delivering a highly valued service across Kirklees. Youwill work with children and young people (CYP) with learning disabilities inspecial schools, providing direct care, advice, signposting, and training,contributing to the SEND agenda.
The service receives a highnumber of referrals, offering a varied and rewarding role where you willcomplete assessments, deliver interventions, and manage your own caseload. Youwill be supported through regular line management, caseload, and clinical supervision.
You will play a key role inmaintaining safe, effective care, managing demand, and supporting KPI deliverywithin a collaborative and caring team environment.
We warmly welcomeapplications from experienced Learning Disability Nurses.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged tohave their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality, safe, and effectivecare to children and young people, supporting positive patient journeys andexperiences. Undertake timely assessments and interventions, contributing tothe reduction of waiting times and ensuring equitable access to services.Manage and prioritise a defined caseload, maintaining quality and frequency ofappointments in line with service standards.
Contribute to group interventions whereappropriate and support service delivery to minimise delays. Workcollaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to maintain continuity ofcare.
Promote staff wellbeing by working as part ofa supportive team, engaging in supervision, and contributing to a positiveworking environment.
Supportdelivery of service KPIs, including RTT and patient feedback measures, andcontribute to service improvement to meet commissioner expectations andmaintain high standards of care.
Atthe time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forwardto receiving your application.
About us
Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.
Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post holdercarries the responsibility for a defined caseload working with adults in theCommunity team for people with Learning Disabilities. The caseload will include clients of alllevels of ability as defined by the team criteria. The post holder will serve as an effectivemember of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will promote aconsistent multi-agency approach.
The post holderwill contribute to the leadership and development of the Specialist LearningDisability Health team in accordance within local and national guidance
The post holderwill have the ability to work independently as specialist individualpractitioner and make autonomous decisions as required. Have good clinical, management and leadershipskills.
KEYRESULT AREAS:
Management
To promote positive leadership through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
To liaise with members of the multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams.
Support the effective management of resources and delegation as required.
Provide audit information as necessary.
Manage patient crisis and respond in atimely manner.
Contribute towards care managementprocesses where appropriate.
Managean individual caseload by prioritising need.
Support junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties.
Organise and contribute to patient reviews as necessary.
To ensure that existing, relevant, agreed local districtpolicies are known and adhered to within the nursing team.
Contribute towards screening of referrals, taking enquiries and signpostingto other services.
Report untoward occurrences to Nurse Lead/Operational Team Managerand record on datix.
Professional
To be personally responsible for keeping a breadth of changes in the nursing profession in terms of clinical development, nursingeducation and care management.
Ensure that they receive regular clinical supervision.
Support initiatives in progressive client care that areevidence based.
To be aware of current legislation, terms and developmentwithin Learning Disability Services.
To undertake training and continued professionaldevelopment as agreed with the lead nurse/operational team manager.
To advise the Lead Nurse/Operational Team Manager of shortcomings of the nursing service suggesting appropriate actions.
To ensure that the policy for safe usage and storage ofdrugs is adhered to on Trust premises or in the community.
Provide clinical supervision and professionaladvice/support to all nursing staff and other appropriate disciplines.
Liaise with specialist clinics in relation to medical andpatient nurse support where appropriate
Support health improvement initiatives.
Ensure that professional registration is maintained.
For full job description, please see attached supportingdocuments.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
- RNLD.
- Teaching qualification.
- Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma / Degree level.
Experience
- Substantial post qualifying experience in care of people with a learning disability.
- Contributed to and Worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Managing Care.
- Service Development.
- Working with families and carers.
- Care Management.
Training
- Professional knowledge relevant to practise acquired by degree, diploma, specialist training and short courses.
- Further training in areas relevant to practise eg, autism, challenging behaviour, long term conditions.
Personal Attributes
- Self Motivated.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge & Skills
- Specialist Knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practise underpinned by theory.
- Current philosophy underpinning learning disability community care provision.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Health promoting/facilitation.
- Teaching practice.
- Health promoting/facilitation.
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
- Mental Health.
- Complex health needs.
Physical Attributes
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
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