Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disabilities
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-NMR046-0626
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Erwood Ward
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Learning Disabilities Nurse
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
The post holder will deliver a high-quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi-disciplinary community team structure.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the learning disability community team in the delivery of a comprehensive package of care. To implement the Improvement Cymru action plan within their working day. To facilitate a smooth transition from Children’s service into Adult Learning Disabilities services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high quality Community Nurse Service to people with a learning disability who meet the service criteria within their allocated area. They will have responsibility for assessing care needs; the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care plans within a multi disciplinary community team structure.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications & Skills
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
- Postgraduate level in specialist area
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to nursing practice
- Understanding of the health needs of people with learning disabilities, including associated health inequalities
- Knowledge of person-centred care and the importance of therapeutic relationships
- Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults and how to escalate concerns
- Understanding of risk assessment and clinical risk management within community settings
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, and Human Rights-based approaches
- Understanding of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working in community services
- Knowledge of accurate record-keeping and digital documentation requirements
- Completed PBM training
Desirable criteria
- Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake)
- Additional training relevant to learning disability nursing (e.g., Positive Behavioural Support, sensory needs, physical health skills)
- Training in behaviour support, mental health awareness, or communication approaches for people with complex needs
- Awareness of trauma-informed practice and its relevance to people with learning disabilities
- Awareness of public health initiatives relevant to people with learning disabilities
Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant experience supporting people with learning disabilities in any care setting (including during training/placements)
- Significant experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour
- Contributing to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or sensitive information clearly
- Managing changing priorities in a clinical environment, including responding to urgent or unexpected situations
- Risk management
- Experience/knowledge of the Mental Health Measure Wales
- Working with families, carers and support providers
Desirable criteria
- Working within a community learning disability team or community-based service
- Supporting individuals with complex needs, including behaviours of concern, mental health needs, or dual diagnosis
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Carry out holistic nursing assessments and deliver person-centred interventions
- Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with people with learning disabilities
- Prioritise, manage and organise a caseload in a community setting
- Identify, assess and respond appropriately to clinical risk
- Work both autonomously and effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Adapt communication to meet diverse and complex communication needs
- Motivated to engage in reflection, supervision and continuous professional development
- Exercise sound nursing judgement
- Assess clients, develop and monitor care plans
- Establish feedback processes from referrers, people using service and providers
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement or service development projects
- Support health promotion activities tailored to people with learning disabilities
Other
Essential criteria
- Reliable and works flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including occasional adjusted hours in response to clinical priorities
- Travels independently across the locality to visit individuals in a range of community settings
- Uses initiative to resolve day-to-day issues and seeks guidance appropriately for more complex matters
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Tarrant
- Job title
- Head of Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874712556
- Additional information
Hayley Tarrant
Head of Learning Disabilities Services on 01874/712556.
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