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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Children's Community Learning Disability Nurse

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, New York, New York, United States

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Children's Community Learning Disability Nurse The closing date is 13 November 2025

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our experienced Children’s Community Learning Disability Team.

You will work with children and young people aged 0‑18 who have a diagnosed learning disability and may present with additional needs such as:

Autism spectrum conditions

Mental health concerns

Physical health needs

You will provide specialist nursing input across a range of community settings including homes, schools, respite services, and clinics. The role involves family‑centred care and working closely with parents/carers, education providers, social care, and other health professionals to promote positive outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Main duties of the job The key responsibilities of the job include:

Undertaking holistic assessments and contributing to multi‑agency care planning

Delivering evidence‑based interventions to support emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and physical health

Providing specialist advice and training to families, schools, and other professionals

Facilitating and conducting workshops and group work

Supporting safeguarding processes and contributing to risk assessments

Promoting health education and preventative care

Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Maintaining accurate clinical records using electronic systems (Rio)

About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks. Applicants should state clearly on their application form this request and discuss these options at interview.

Qualifications Part 5 or 14 of NMC register; 2‑3 years’ experience.

Knowledge

Ability to support people who have a learning disability on an individual and group basis in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Knowledge of contemporary health learning disability policy

Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk

Demonstrates reflective practice.

Experience

Experience of working in community settings

Experience of working with children and young people who have learning disabilities

Experience of project development

Experience of managing others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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