Community Learning Disability Nurse

Pennine Care; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Rochdale is seeking a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join a dynamic multi-professional team. The role involves delivering health assessments and interventions for adults with various learning disabilities. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse qualification in Learning Disabilities and experience in community settings. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
• Training around knowledge of Positive behavioural approaches.
• Ability to deal with complex sensitive situations including challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of evidence-based health and behavioural assessments.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary context to meet health needs.
• Support to families and carers in a person-centred manner.

Skills

Highly developed communication skills

Experience in supporting people with complex and challenging needs

Experience in completing nursing assessments

Education

Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Good standard of general education

Tools

Positive behavioural approaches knowledge

Job description

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Main area Learning Disability Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday) Job ref 311-F901-26

Site 3 Knowsley Place Town Bury Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/02/2026 23:59 Interview date 13/03/2026

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse to join a highly experienced multi-professional health care team working in the Learning Disabilities Directorate within the Specialist Services Division of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

The post-holder will be based within the Learning Disability Team in Bury.

Main duties of the job

Service/Ward/Department Summary: The post-holder will be based within the Learning Disability Team in Bury which is a truly multidisciplinary team that works with individuals with a mild, moderate or severe learning disability from age 18. We deliver high quality health assessments and interventions to people with complex and challenging needs. The team comprises of community nurses, speech and language therapists, OT, psychologists, care coordinators, psychiatry input.

Main duties of the job Role Summary: Delivery of evidence based health and behavioural assessments and interventions to adults with learning disabilities who have complex and challenging needs. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary context with the expectation to be person centred, creative and innovative in meeting the health needs of individuals whilst offering support to families and carers. There will be the opportunity to work across a range of settings and with a range of provider services. There are regular opportunities for continuing professional development and peer supervision with other Community Nurses working in the Directorate. We are eager to support continual professional development and access to additional training opportunities.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of

Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the

people who use our services. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage

and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of

mental illness, either individually or as a carer

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Good standard of general education
• Training around/knowledge of Positive behavioural approaches

Experience

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability
• Experience of working with people with a leaning disability
• Previous experience of working within a community team for learning disabilities.

Knowledge

• Person centred approaches
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working
• Knowledge of using LD specialist assessment tools
• Knowledge of behavioural techniques /management
• Ability to deal with complex sensitive and distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, abuse and breaking bad news
• Knowledge and skills across a range of learning disability issues
• Knowledge of child protection and adult safeguarding.

Skills and Abilities

• Highly developed communication skills to support a range of activities
• Experience in supporting people with complex and challenging needs
• Experience in completing nursing assessments

🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jade Buckley Job title Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 716 4757

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
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