Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Community LD Nurse
The closing date is 26 November 2026
Job summary
Community Learning Disability Nurse - Sandwell CAMHS
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
A very exciting opportunity has developed within the Sandwell CAMHS Learning Disability Team. A post has become available within our service and we are looking for a dynamic, caring, compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic individual to fulfil this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for children and young people who have learning disabilities and mental health difficulties.
• Managing a caseload under supervision, offering a range of clinical interventions to meet the mental health needs of children with Learning disabilities.

Contact
Lead interviewer: Penny Kimbrey - p.kimbrey@nhs.net tel: 0121 612 6620
Closing date: 26 November 2026
Interviews: To be arranged.
Main duties of the job

• To practice within the guidelines as set out by appropriate professional bodies.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of accurate records and documentation.
• To participate and contribute to service development and to ensure trust policies are adhered to.
• To liaise with other agencies/disciplines to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive service for children with a mental health need and learning disability where appropriate.
• To provide support and supervision as required to students on placement.
• To be responsible for setting the highest standards of care in line with clinical governance.
• To demonstrate good professional practice and to be a professional role model in line with trust policies and standards.
• To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the evaluation of programmes of care.
• To formulate, implement and evaluate person centred care plans in line with trust policy and standards.
• To complete specialist assessments, outcome measures and care plans for specific challenges associated with child mental health and learning disability for example behaviours that challenge.
• To encourage positive health education and promotion with children and who have mental health needs and learning disabilities and their families/carers to reduce ill health.
• To work collaboratively with other disciplines/voluntary agencies.
• To undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

About us
Trust Behaviours

• Be compassionate, empathetic and caring to everyone
• Enable yourself and others to act with confidence and authority in order to achieve the best outcome for everyone
• Work with others. Be inclusive by understanding and valuing others to achieve the best results for everyone and everything we do
• Act with transparency and honesty; respect and value others to do the right thing at the right time for everyone.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 285-0459-CYPF
Job locations: Sandwell CAMHS, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, B70 8NY, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Band 5 Registered LD Nurse with active registration
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sandwell CAMHS, Lodge Road, West Bromwich, B70 8NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: LD Team Lead, Penny Kimbrey, p.kimbrey@nhs.net, 01216126620
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