Community Learning Disabilities Nurse | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
| Company: | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Nuneaton, CV11 5HX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RNLD to work as part of a Community Learning Disabilities team in North Warwickshire.
The role involves close collaborative working with multi-disciplinary colleagues in the community setting, managing own caseload, Supervising others, completing assessments, raising awareness of the health needs of adults who have a learning disability, identifying unmet health needs and providing specialist nursing advice.
The successful candidate will need to be proactive, self-motivated and have experience of autonomous working, whilst also working under the direction of the community team manager.
The successful candidate will also be able to use current best practice to gain the best outcomes for Clients and their Carers. Will also assist in improving links with primary care services including hospitals/ G.P surgeries, provide support, information and education to clients, carers and provider’s and also deliver education to people with learning disabilities around health needs both on 1:1 or group basis.
Essential Requirements include:
Substantial post registration experience as a Band 5/6 nurse working with people with a learning disability
RNLD and current NMC Registration
Excellent communication skills
Experience of working with people with a learning disability in the community
Driver with access to independent means of transport
The post holder is responsible for the specialist assessment of client needs, including those with complex needs and/or behaviours that challenge, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder will have responsibility for a caseload.
The post holder will also act as a health facilitator for people with a learning disability.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
To promote the needs and rights of people with learning disabilities to other agencies and the general public.
To identify and evaluate specific client needs through specialist assessment.
To assist in the development of new services and projects within the community to meet identified client’s needs, including those with complex needs and/or behaviours that challenge.
To participate as an active member of the Learning Disability Nursing Team and establish and maintain effective communication with other agencies and professionals.
To act as a health facilitator for people with a learning disability.
To report as soon as possible to the Team Manager any difficulties that may arise.
This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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