Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Registered Nurse (LD)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join the team at Elm Ward, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
About Elm Ward
Elm Ward is an 8-bedded specialist Learning Disability inpatient service providing assessment, treatment, and support for adults with learning disabilities and associated mental health, behavioural, and complex care needs. The ward offers a structured, person-centred, and therapeutic environment focused on promoting independence, improving quality of life, reducing restrictive practices, and supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals.
About the Role
We are looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) who is:
- Passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
- Skilled at building positive therapeutic relationships.
- Committed to promoting independence, choice, and inclusion.
- Resilient, professional, and dedicated to maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
- An effective team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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As a Staff Nurse (RNLD) on Elm Ward, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support service users through assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning, promoting positive outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
In addition to providing direct clinical care, you will contribute to the effective management of the ward by coordinating shifts, supporting the Charge Nurse and Team Leader, and ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and responsive environment. You will act as a role model for junior staff, students, and new team members, promoting best practice and person-centred care.
The role requires flexibility to work a full range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse who can demonstrate:
- Excellent organisational and clinical skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic inpatient environment.
- A sound understanding of learning disabilities, autism, positive behavioural support, and person-centred care.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to promoting dignity, equality, inclusion, and recovery.
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About Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.
Our Family Of Over 4,500 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Contact Us
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Storm Williams
- Job Title: Clinical Matron
- Email Address: storm.williams@nhs.net
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