Community Learning Disabilities Nurse

Job summary
Community Learning Disabilities Nurse - Band 5

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our community team. This opportunity is ideal for a newly qualified nurse looking to begin their career in a supportive environment, or for an experienced practitioner seeking to further develop their skills in community-based learning disabilities nursing.

You will be joining a well-established and experienced team of Learning Disabilities Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Comprehensive support and mentorship will be provided, along with access to funding for continuing professional development to support your growth and career progression.

Following a structured induction period, you will manage a caseload of individuals with a range of healthcare needs. Your role will involve working directly with service users, as well as collaborating with families, carers, and social care professionals to ensure holistic and effective care planning. Key areas of focus will include:

• Supporting mental and physical health
• Managing epilepsy and memory-related conditions
• Promoting wellbeing through personalised care plans

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, while developing your clinical expertise in a dynamic and supportive community setting.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

About us
Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust is a major provider of mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for people of all ages in the Black Country.

We provide:

• Mental health services to people of all ages in Sandwell and Wolverhampton.
• Specialist learning disability services in Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley
• Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley

We're using our position as an NHS Foundation Trust to strengthen our ties with the local community. We have a large and growing membership, and we're always encouraging people to join our Trust as members. Members are kept informed of what is happening in the Trust, and their advice is sought on ways we can improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of our services.

Details
Date posted: 17 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 285-8607-LD
Job locations: Pond Lane, Pond Lane, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Job Description
Post Title: Community Nurse
Department: Community Learning Disability Nursing
Location: Wolverhampton
Directorate: Learning Disabilities
Band: 5
Hours: full time (37.5hrs pw Mon-Fri)
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsible to: Community Nurse Manager

Job Purpose

• To provide specialist support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and carers.
• To provide specialist support as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• To complete specialist assessments as clinically indicated
• To participate in PBS training and offer specialist support within the PBS framework
• To participate in referral meeting, team meetings and wider MDT meetings.
• To contribute to team and service development.
• To carry an individual caseload.
• To keep up-to-date with research and development in your fields of practice
• To attend training relevant to the role
• To maintain NMC registration and remain up-to-date with research and development in learning disability nursing practice
• To complete individual risk assessments under supervision and to put a safety plan in place if needed.
• To communicate with social workers, care providers and other agencies and services.
• To supervise and assess student nurses on placement with the team.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RNLD

Desirable

• Additional post-graduation qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supporting individuals with LD with healthcare needs

Desirable

• Experience of community learning disabilities nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pond Lane, Pond Lane, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HG, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Community Operational Manager, Vivien Green, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.