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Job summary
The Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Team (SHCLDT) is a multidisciplinary service for adults with learning disabilities. SHCLDT accepts referrals for adults with learning disabilities aged 18 and above. We recognise that people with learning disabilities may have additional diagnoses such as Autism and/or additional communication and complex health needs.
We may provide consultation and advice regarding people with learning disabilities approaching transition to adult services.
The role of Nurse Practitioner is part of a multidisciplinary specialist health community team for people with learning disabilities.
We provide specialist health assessment and treatment for people with learning disabilities who are unable to access mainstream services.
We support mainstream health services to provide treatment for people with learning disabilities by supporting/liaising with them to support reasonable adjustments.
Main duties of the job
We support adults with learning disabilities experiencing distress. When the primary need is mental health we will support people with a learning disability to access mental health services with reasonable adjustments.
We can deliver intensive assessments and support for those at risk of placement breakdown, utilising person-centred assessments to identify distress triggers. Collaborating with the individual and their carers, we develop positive behaviour support plans to help manage challenging situations.
We support adults with learning disabilities who have complex health needs in determining eligibility for continuing health care (CHC) NHS funding. A nurse collaborates with the individual or their representative to gather health evidence to assess health needs.
People admitted for mental health needs may be entitled to Section 117 aftercare (a funding stream aimed at preventing readmission following discharge) following discharge from hospital. Our team review their health and package of care to ensure that it continues to meet their needs.
Our team supports people aged 18 or over in accessing mainstream health services through reasonable adjustments and desensitisation around health tests and procedures. We can provide advice and support and signpost to appropriate services when required.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0873
Job locations
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Team, the post holder will be expected to work across and support all of the nursing functions Continuing Health Care, Intensive Assessment and Treatment and Primary Care Liaison.
The post holder will be expected to undertake assessments and formulations, develop care plans and undertake relevant interventions and evaluate care plans and interventions accordingly.
The post holder will work in a person-centred way, working closely with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers as part of their day to day work and with wider stakeholders as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the Specialist Health Community Learning Disability Team, the post holder will be expected to work across and support all of the nursing functions Continuing Health Care, Intensive Assessment and Treatment and Primary Care Liaison.
The post holder will be expected to undertake assessments and formulations, develop care plans and undertake relevant interventions and evaluate care plans and interventions accordingly.
The post holder will work in a person-centred way, working closely with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers as part of their day to day work and with wider stakeholders as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or Equivalent RN Qualification Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level.
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
Experience
Desirable
- Understanding of managing own workload.
- Understanding of Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation of Nursing Care.
- Understanding of dealing with violence & aggression.
- Understanding of mainstream health and social care services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
- Openness Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
- Accountability Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An awareness of diversity and equality.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
- Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries.
- Able to analyse situations and assist in the planning of interventions to meet identified needs.
- Ability to delegate and prioritise workload of band 3 & 4 where applicable.
- Ability to manage various demands within the workplace.
- Effective time management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Learning Disability Services.
- An understanding of Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act.
- Understanding of recovery principles in Learning Disability Services.
- Understanding of professional and current issues in learning disabilities nursing.
- Understanding of the health needs of people with learning disability and the health inequalities of people with a learning disability.
- Working Knowledge of equality and diversity.
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adult services, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including DOLS; Continuing Health Care Framework
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
Desirable
- Good clinical assessment skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD or Equivalent RN Qualification Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level.
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability.
Experience
Desirable
- Understanding of managing own workload.
- Understanding of Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation of Nursing Care.
- Understanding of dealing with violence & aggression.
- Understanding of mainstream health and social care services.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
- Openness Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.
- Accountability Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- An awareness of diversity and equality.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable
- Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
- Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries.
- Able to analyse situations and assist in the planning of interventions to meet identified needs.
- Ability to delegate and prioritise workload of band 3 & 4 where applicable.
- Ability to manage various demands within the workplace.
- Effective time management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of Learning Disability Services.
- An understanding of Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act.
- Understanding of recovery principles in Learning Disability Services.
- Understanding of professional and current issues in learning disabilities nursing.
- Understanding of the health needs of people with learning disability and the health inequalities of people with a learning disability.
- Working Knowledge of equality and diversity.
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of safeguarding adult services, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act including DOLS; Continuing Health Care Framework
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
Desirable
- Good clinical assessment skills.
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).
Additional information
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Follaton House
Plymouth Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5NE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)