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Job summary

Main area
Community Health Services
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-PEN1118-EB
Employer
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Woodview Ravenswood
Town
Whalley
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse

Band 5

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

Band 5 RNLD/RMN Nurse – Whalley Learning Disability Service

Full Time | Single Person Occupancy Service | Permanent Position

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 5 RNLD/RMN Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Whalley Learning Disability Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a single person occupancy setting, supporting an individual with complex learning disabilities and mental health needs to live a safe, meaningful, and person-centred life.

As a Band 5 Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within a specialist community setting. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to build therapeutic relationships and make a genuine difference through consistent, individualised support.

What We Offer

•    NHS Band 5 salary with enhancements where applicable. 
•    Full-time permanent contract. 
•    Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. 
•    Supportive multidisciplinary team environment. 
•    Clinical supervision and career progression pathways. 
•    Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a specialist service. 

 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

Deliver high standards of nursing care in line with RNLD/RMN professional practice. 

Develop and implement person-centred care plans and risk assessments.

Support the individual with daily living, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural support strategies. 

Administer and monitor medication safely and effectively. 

Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation. 

Work closely with psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and support staff. 

Promote safeguarding, dignity, choice, and inclusion at all times. 

Participate in shift leadership and contribute to service development. 

Requirements

Registered Nurse qualification (RNLD or RMN) with valid NMC registration. 

Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs. 

Knowledge of positive behaviour support and person-centred approaches. 

Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills. 

Ability to work flexibly across shifts, including weekends and nights if required. 

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to work in a rewarding specialist environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team and help shape positive outcomes for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

If you would like further information or an informal chat please contact us using the details provided

 

Working for our organisation

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse RNLD/RMN On-going registration with the NMC.
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to people with learning disabilities and mental illness within inpatient settings (MHA, MCA, Human rights act, Care Act)
  • Knowledge of learning disabilities, behaviours that can present as a challenge, mental and physical health conditions, evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments relevant to the needs of this client group
  • Understanding and knowledge of positive behaviour support

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities
  • Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Wolfe
Job title
Modern Matron Whalley LDS
Email address
[email protected]
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