Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Overview

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust – Registered Learning Disability Nurse (Band
5) opportunity in the Learning Disability Inpatient Team. The closing date is 18 February 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse to join the Learning Disability Inpatient Team. Support is provided by a vibrant and welcoming team, with opportunities to further your knowledge and experience within the unit.

The post holder will promote equality for all service users in a standalone 7 bedded dynamic Assessment and Treatment unit that offers high quality care and treatment for people with a learning disability. The post holder will assist with the initial assessment process, contribute to discharge planning at the point of entry, and ensure consistent application of care and treatment plans throughout the duration of admission.

The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and will be supported in their personal and professional development.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

• Work bank:
  You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share:
  Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The poster holder will:

• Provide quality evidence-based nursing care, ensuring support and care for patients and carers within a multidisciplinary team.
• Plan and organise own workload and associated activities and demands.
• Be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
• Have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern the current LD service provision.
• Be actively involved in the ongoing training needs of unqualified staff.
• Understand the role in relation to the Care Programme Approach.

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse
• Computer & IT Literate
• Evidence of post registration training relevant to the service area

• Knowledge of Transforming Care Agenda
• Understanding of the MHA, MCA Equality Act, DoLS and Safeguarding
• Knowledge of Physical Health needs
• Understanding of evidence based practice within and MDT

• Effective Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to advocate for service users
• Ability to take initiative and work alone
• Has knowledge of relational boundaries and how they impact on the working environment
• Experience of managing shifts on and inpatient ward
• Experience of the line management of unqualified staff

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum + 5% High Cost Allowance