Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Community Learning Disability Nurse
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Community Learning Disability Nurse
Registered Health Professional – Community Nurse (Learning Disability)
Essex Learning Disability Partnership are seeking a Registered Health Professional with a passion for delivering the highest standard of care to individuals with a learning disability, working within the North East Essex Community Learning Disability Team based at Lexden Site, Colchester.
About the Role
The Northeast Essex Community Learning Disability Team provides person-centred and holistic assessment and care for adults with a learning disability. This includes:
- Supporting individuals living independently in the community
- Working with families/carers
- Providing care for those in supported living schemes or 24-hour residential placements
The team is committed to improving the health and well-being of people with a learning disability by empowering individuals to maximise their potential through a simple, person-centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess the healthcare needs of individuals with learning disabilities across various settings and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Work interdisciplinarily to evaluate service user needs, develop care plans, and measure outcomes.
- Engage directly with service users, carers, colleagues, and external service providers.
- Promote health inclusion and ensure equal access to mainstream health services, adhering to national and local healthcare guidelines.
- Deliver training and education to professionals, carers, and families on learning disability-related health needs.
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Person Specification
Professional Requirements
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Compassionate, resilient, and dedicated to empowering service users through independence support
Key Competencies
- Effective communication skills to engage with:
- Service users
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues
- Carers/family members
- External partners involved in care
- Ability to maintain high standards of record keeping
- Strong understanding of legislation and national guidance in learning disability care and advocacy
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About HPFT
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services:
- Received an overall ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission
- Serves over 400,000 individuals with mental ill health, physical health needs, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk.
- Dedicated to ensuring individuals lead the fullest lives possible.
Trust Values
HPFT operates with these core values: ✔ Welcoming ✔ Kind ✔ Positive ✔ Respectful ✔ Professional
These values drive everything the Trust does.
Join Our Team
Would you like to: 🔹 Be part of the HPFT family? 🔹 Help service users achieve the most fulfilling lives possible? 🔹 Be supported to reach your professional potential?
For further details or an informal visit, contact: Name: Helen Quilter Title: Community Nurse Team Leader 📧 Email: helen.quilter@nhs.net 📞 Telephone: 0333 222 5020
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