Registered Leaning Disability Nurse / Mental Health

Registered Learning Disability Nurse / Mental Health

Band 6

Location: HMP Forest Bank, Pendlebury.

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata.

Contract: Permanent Full time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00–16:00.

Closing date: 28/06/2026 23:59.

Job overview

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust delivers a comprehensive pathway of trauma informed mental health and learning disability services across multiple prison sites. The role provides equitable access comparable to community provision and supports the development of a wellbeing culture within HMP Forest Bank.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, develop and implement care packages for service users within the framework of the CPA in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based interventions for service users with identified or suspected learning disability and/or neurodivergent needs.
• Use enhanced learning disability nursing skills with forensic clients who may be difficult to assess and engage.
• Manage own caseload, utilising nursing skills and resources to provide high quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Complete service‑specified assessment tools within agreed timescales for those referred to the service.
• Assess, develop and implement care packages within the CPA framework and be accountable for own professional practice.
• Manage a defined caseload of complex and challenging service users in custodial settings.
• Ensure clinical effectiveness with patients, families and carers, facilitating engagement and therapeutic co‑operation through flexible strategies.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date learning disabilities register and conduct annual health checks for those with recognised learning disabilities.
• Provide training and advice to clinical and non‑clinical staff, including training on learning disabilities, learning difficulties and autism awareness.
• Work in close partnership with the integrated healthcare team within the prison.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of post‑registration training and ongoing professional development.

Experience

• 2 years post‑registration experience and completion of a preceptorship programme.
• Experience working with service users in a forensic setting.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and neuro‑developmental conditions.
• Knowledge of common mental health problems.
• Awareness of NICE guidelines relating to the care of individuals with learning neuro‑developmental conditions.
• Working knowledge of the stepped care model.

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of factors affecting secure mental health and the contemporary mental health agenda.
• Ability to work independently, plan workload effectively and respond to changing priorities.
• Ability to write reports and present information concisely.

Important Information about working for GMMH

All positions are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. DBS update service subscription is required for those who need a DBS.

Sponsorship

GMMH is an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Eligibility for sponsorship depends on the role and salary; consult the UK Government website for details.

EEO Statement

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to ensuring our workforce reflects diverse communities. We support BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ applicants.