Community Learning Disability Nurse band 6

Job summary

Part-time Band 6 Community Learning Disabilities Nurse - up to 30 hrs a week

(hours to be agreed with successful applicant)

Are you an enthusiastic, forward thinking learning disabilities nurse who can adapt to changing priorities and deliver high quality nursing care? The Learning Disability Service in North Dorset is staffed by a passionate and dedicated multi-disciplinary team and we are looking for a like-minded nurse to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within the challenging yet rewarding field of learning disability nursing.

Main duties of the job

Working part time the successful candidate will be experienced in working in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers and supporting them to live successfully in the community. You will be committed to improving outcomes for our service users and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The covid pandemic has changed our working practice, and the team work flexibly from both the office base and their own homes in response to patient need.

In return we can also offer you:

• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
• You will receive a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training.
• NHS pension scheme
• Holiday and sick pay
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme
• In the beautiful location of Dorset

We are looking for a Band 5 or 6 Community Nurse to join the North Dorset team for People with Learning Disabilities based in Sturminster Newton.

You will need to be committed to working in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers, to support them to lead successful lives in the community and provide effective nursing input and health facilitation.

It is vital that you support mainstream services to ensure the delivery of good quality general health care and work in partnership with Dorset Council.

Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged - please contact Kirsty Barson, Clinical Lead on 07786172993 (kirsty.barson@nhs.net)

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.