Specialist Community Learning Disability Nurse in Swindon

Job summary

Package Description: Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Adults with Learning Disabilities We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Specialist Community Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join our multidisciplinary Learning Disability Team in Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to support adults with diagnosed learning disabilities whose complex needs cannot be met through mainstream services. Working as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination, helping individuals achieve the best possible outcomes and maintain their health, wellbeing and independence. You will work closely with service users, families, carers and partner agencies, providing expert clinical support, promoting person-centred care and ensuring individuals receive the services and interventions they need. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities while contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality community service. Location: Carrswood Day Centre Hours: 37.5 hours per week Package Description As a Specialist Community Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate and dynamic Specialist Community Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join our multidisciplinary Learning Disability Team in Swindon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support adults with diagnosed learning disabilities whose complex needs cannot be met through mainstream services. As part of a skilled and supportive team, you will deliver specialist assessment, intervention, and care coordination, helping individuals achieve optimal health and independence. You will collaborate closely with service users, families, carers and partner agencies, providing expert clinical support and promoting person-centred care. This role allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities while contributing to the development of a high-quality community service. You will be part of the HCRG Care Group, benefiting from exclusive rewards such as a Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension, discounts, access to wages as you earn, support for wellbeing, and career development opportunities.

About us

Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. The organisation focuses on transforming services with improved efficiency, experience, and outcomes. It delivers adult and children's community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, adult social care, and wellbeing services across England. Committed to transforming healthcare, HCRG supports diverse communities and directly assists over half a million people annually. The company values equal opportunities and aims to be inclusive by welcoming applicants from varied backgrounds and providing necessary work environment adjustments. HCRG is dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable populations by implementing safer recruitment processes.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Adults with Learning Disabilities

We are seeking a compassionate and dynamicSpecialist Community Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)to join our multidisciplinary Learning Disability Team in Swindon.

This is an exciting opportunity to support adults with diagnosed learning disabilities whose complex needs cannot be met through mainstream services. Working as part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering specialist assessment, intervention and care coordination, helping individuals achieve the best possible outcomes and maintain their health, wellbeing and independence.

You will work closely with service users, families, carers and partner agencies, providing expert clinical support, promoting person-centred care and ensuring individuals receive the services and interventions they need. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities while contributing to the ongoing development of a high-quality community service.

Location:Carrswood Day Centre

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Package Description

As aSpecialist Community Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments and crisis planning to identify individual needs and support effective care delivery.
• Provide specialist advice, interventions and ongoing support to individuals with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers.
• Manage a defined caseload, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and in line with individual needs and identified risks.
• Assess service user requirements and determine the most appropriate care pathway, including referral to mainstream services with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, interface meetings and complex case discussions to support coordinated care planning.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals, including nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and physiotherapists, to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Develop effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support positive outcomes and service accessibility.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing evolution of the Learning Disability Service within the HCRG Care Group structure.

Personal SpecificationEssential

• Registered Nurse (RNLD or RMN) with relevant professional registration.
• Experience of working within community services and/or learning disability and autism services.
• Experience of supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Experience of working with individuals whose behaviours may be challenging.
• Strong assessment, clinical decision-making ...

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