Registered Learning Disability Nurse | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum + 5% High Cost Allowance |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Billericay, CM12 9NW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team.
Support is provided by a vibrant and welcoming team, along with opportunities to further your knowledge and experience within the unit.
Experience of working within Learning Disabilities is essential as well as a driving licence/access to a vehicle
The post holder will promote equality for all service users in a standalone 7 bedded dynamic Assessment and Treatment unit that offers high quality care & treatment for people with a learning disability. The post holder will assist with initial assessment process, contributing to discharge planning at the point of entry, ensuring consistent application of care and treatment plans throughout the duration of admission. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and will be supported in their personal and professional development.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
The poster holder will:
· To provide quality evidence based nursing care, ensuring support and care for patients and carers within a multi-disciplinary team.
· To plan and organise own workload and associated activities and demands
· To be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
· To have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern the current LD service provision.
· To be actively involved in the ongoing training needs of unqualified staff
· To understand the role in relation to the Care Programme Approach.
For further details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person specification.
This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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