Community Learning Disability Nurse - Learning Disability Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

About the role

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Services (NW) for a Band 6 Community Nurse who is skilled and motivated to work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to improve the health of people with Learning Disabilities. You will need to be clinically experienced but also have the knowledge and ability to manage clinical issues and staff governance on a daily basis. You must have the ability to support the operational demands of the service, monitor and respond to clinical governance issues, and have excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and develop staff. You should have a commitment to patient-centred care and the support of people with learning disabilities.

You will carry an appropriate caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, evidence-based treatments, and management of this specific individual group. You will be available to give advice and offer expert opinion to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities, and other healthcare professionals. A car driver is preferable given the community position.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHSGGC can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Responsibilities

• Have continuing overall responsibility for the management of own caseload.
• Be responsible for the specialist clinical nursing assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care programmes for individuals with complex physical and/or mental health needs within the service.
• Utilise specialist assessment tools and methods to facilitate evaluation of an individual’s status and plan appropriate specialist nursing service provision (e.g., epilepsy care).
• Contribute positively towards a multi-agency/disciplinary approach to healthcare provision, maximising the quality of care provided and enhancing the quality of life experienced by the client group, applying the principles of social inclusion.
• Develop and contribute to the health improvement of people with a learning disability through health promotion activity and developing relationships with primary and secondary health partners.
• Manage the process of care coordination/case management, including calling/chairing multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings and case conferences/reviews. This can include the responsibility for taking and distributing minutes to all relevant persons (e.g., health professionals/consultants, including non-attendees such as GPs and secondary care professionals).
• Demonstrate clinical leadership for junior nursing staff, acting as a resource for the nursing team within your area of specialist expertise.
• Act as an expert nursing resource for clients, carers, and other professional colleagues, advising on best practice and developing innovative practice.

Requirements

• Have a live NMC UK pin.
• Have 1st level registration as a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD).
• Have at least 2 years of professional experience with evidence of proven leadership skills and competent technical, specialist, and professional knowledge within the field of learning disabilities.
• Be able to display evidence of post-registration educational development.
• Be flexible and adaptable in responding to service needs in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
• Display an ability to prioritise workloads and delegate appropriately.
• Be skilled in establishing and maintaining relationships with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and judgement skills and competence in organisational and time management.
• Have motivational and team-leading skills with the ability to advise, guide, and negotiate.
• Have knowledge of current law and policy trends in learning disability and community care, including awareness of national and local policies, procedures, and working practice.
• Possess excellent training and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Desirable:

• Computer literate.
• Educated to degree level.
• Competent in the application of research-based evidence in working practice.
• Be a car driver with a full GB licence.

Schedule

• Permanent, full-time position (36 hours per week).
• Shift pattern: 09:00–17:00 (30-minute meal break).

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning, and classroom-based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.