Community Learning Disability Nurse - North East HSCP Learning Disability Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: 09:00 - 17:00.

You need to have a live NMC UK PIN in order to be considered for this post.

Effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within Glasgow City HSCP Learning Disability Services for a Band 6 Community Nurse. We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our multidisciplinary team, dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. The role requires supporting the operational demands of the service, monitoring and responding to clinical governance matters, and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and develop staff.

You will manage an appropriate caseload, providing expert assessment, diagnosis, evidence‑based treatment and ongoing management for this specialist group, and offer advice and expert opinion to parents, family members, carers, care providers, local authorities and other health‑care professionals. Relevant post‑registration experience is required.

Informal contact: Sarah Shovlin, Nurse Team Leader, , Sarah‑

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a forces‑friendly employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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