Community Learning Disability Nurse
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Community Learning Disability Nurse
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Wrexham Learning Disability Community Health team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
This is a Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurse position within Wrexham. The post holder will work as part of the Learning Disability team based at Wrexham ensuring interfaces between the Local Authority and neighbouring services within the Division including community mental health teams, in patient services, as well as other statutory agencies and the voluntary sector.
The post holder will ensure they deliver evidence based, safe effective interventions and clinical care, following the nursing process.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that they follow the service principles and strategy for people with a learning disability while delivering safe, effective and high-quality specialist service in line with agreed standards.
The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will be a visible and accessible member of the team, patients and their families can access for assistance, advice and support.
The post holder will be expected to communicate and receive highly complex and sensitive information and able to analyse and interpret information and act appropriately where there may be barriers to acceptance.
The post holder will have a good understanding of the CHC process and also be part of the development of pathways and Maturity Matrix.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-NMR554-0926
Job locations
Wrexham Crown Building
31 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL13 8BG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- RNLD. Will consider student nurses due to qualify
Experience
Essential
- Experience in learning disability services
Desirable
- Broad range of experience working in health & social care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Learning Disability, including Mental Health, Forensics, Challenging Behaviour and PLD/Complex Health.-Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting
- Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments within - Learning Disability services
- Understanding of clinical governance
Values
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between locations in a timely manner
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Welsh Speaker desirable
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- RNLD. Will consider student nurses due to qualify
Experience
Essential
- Experience in learning disability services
Desirable
- Broad range of experience working in health & social care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Learning Disability, including Mental Health, Forensics, Challenging Behaviour and PLD/Complex Health.-Awareness of current developments within a clinical setting
- Completed training in mentoring & Assessing student nurses
Desirable
- Awareness of current developments within - Learning Disability services
- Understanding of clinical governance
Values
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work autonomously Display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the service.
Desirable
- Leadership and motivational skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- Ability to manage a designated caseload without direct supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between locations in a timely manner
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Welsh Speaker desirable
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
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Crown Building
31 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL13 8BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Wrexham Crown Building
31 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL13 8BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Donna Rigby
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-NMR554-0926
Job locations
Wrexham Crown Building
31 Chester Road
Wrexham
LL13 8BG
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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