Specialist Learning Disability Nurse - Band 6 in Barnsley

37.5 hours per week. Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and committed to improving their quality of life? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Community Learning Disabilities Nurse to join Barnsley Adult Community Learning Disabilities Health Service as part of a thriving multi‑disciplinary health team.

About Us: We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, by providing high‑quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non‑clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry responsibility for a defined caseload, including service users of all levels of ability.
• Serve as an effective member of the multi‑disciplinary team and promote a consistent multi‑agency approach.
• Manage an individual caseload by prioritising need and respond to patient crisis in a timely manner.
• Support junior nursing staff in the implementation of their duties and provide clinical supervision and professional advice.
• Organise and contribute to patient reviews and contribute towards care management processes where appropriate.
• Support health improvement initiatives and maintain professional registration.
• Ensure compliance with existing and relevant local district policies and report untoward occurrences to the Lead Nurse/Operational Team Manager and record on Datix.
• Maintain staff morale and provide junior staff emotional and professional support.
• Promote positive leadership through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advise the Lead Nurse/Operational Team Manager on shortcomings of the nursing service and suggest appropriate actions.
• Liaise with specialist clinics in relation to medical and patient nurse support where appropriate.

Key Result Areas:

• Management: Promote positive leadership, liaise with multi‑agency teams, manage resources and provide audit information.
• Professional: Keep abreast of changes in the nursing profession, ensure regular clinical supervision, support evidence‑based client care and maintain policy for safe drug usage.
• Personnel: Maintain staff morale and provide supportive supervision.

Experience / Person Specification:

• Essential Experience: Substantial post‑qualifying experience in the care of people with a learning disability and a proven track record of working as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Desirable Experience: Managing care, service development, working with families and carers, and care management.
• Essential Personal Attributes: Self‑motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, ability to work under pressure, current driving licence and access to a car during the working day.
• Essential Physical Attributes: Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years.
• Essential Qualifications: RNLD and a teaching qualification.
• Desirable Qualifications: Evidence of additional academic study at Diploma/Degree level.
• Essential Special Knowledge / Skills: Specialist knowledge across a range of areas relevant to practice, current philosophy underpinning learning disability community care provision, planning and organising skills, health‑promoting facilitation, and teaching practice.
• Desirable Special Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues, mental health, challenging behaviour, and complex health needs.
• Essential Training: Professional knowledge relevant to practice acquired by degree, diploma, specialist training and short courses.
• Desirable Training: Further training in areas relevant to practice (e.g., autism, challenging behaviour, long‑term conditions).

Additional Information: Disclosure and Barring Service Check subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. UK registration required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details: South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust, Mapplewell Health Centre, 276 Darton Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6AJ. Website: https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk

Contract Details: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year. Permanent Full‑time, Flexible working Location: Mapplewell Health Centre. Reference number: C9378‑B2283.

Application Closing: We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Please apply as soon as possible.