Registered Learning Disability Nurse CV-Library Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Scienceabode; Wellington; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Wellington, UK, seeks an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to deliver compassionate care and mentor team members. This role includes assessing and evaluating patient care while maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate is NMC registered with a relevant nursing qualification. The position offers a salary of £39,239, 33 days annual leave, and additional benefits such as free meals, parking, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual salary of £39,239

33 days annual leave

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant nursing qualification.
• Registered with the NMC.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to service users.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Mentor and support team members.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

NMC registration

Strong teamwork skills

High level of self-motivation

Flexible approach

Positive attitude

Commitment to high-quality care

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse looking for a new opportunity where you will be valued and invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Do you want to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork defines your day‑to‑day? Then join the team at Wellesley Hospital in Wellington and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Learning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Providing high‑quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong teamwork skills
• A high level of self‑motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high‑quality care and evidence‑based practice

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with mental health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with mental health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with mental health issues.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £39,239
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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