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Community Learning Disability Nurse
Salary: Band 6 - £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location: Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team South, Bulwell
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (unsociable hours/weekend cover)
Closing: 24/07/2025 23:59
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse within the Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team (ICATT) based at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.
The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Specialist Services Directorate provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their needs. We are seeking a Nurse to join our well established Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team .
ICATT provides a rapid, short term assessment and treatment service for people with a learning disability who challenge services and may have additional mental health needs. The ICAT Team seek to provide an alternative to hospital admission where it is appropriate to do so, enabling service users to receive treatment and care within their own homes, remain involved in their care as part of their own community and therefore minimising the disruption of their lives and the lives of those caring for them.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must be a RNLD or have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.
The post would suit individuals who have a sound knowledge of and experience in working with people with learning disabilities.
You will be required to manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments, provide health education, support and monitoring of service users living in the community.
You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers. You will provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies. The post holder must be able to demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with learning disabilities. As part of ICATT you would have support with management, clinical supervision and professional development from the Professional Lead.
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