The closing date is 14 August 2026

Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, forward-thinking nurse who can adapt to changing priorities and deliver high quality nursing care? The Purbeck Community Learning Disability Team is staffed by a passionate and dedicated team and is looking for a like-minded nurse to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to practice within the challenging yet rewarding field of community learning disability nursing.

Working part time (22.5hrs per week) the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their commitment to work proactively and in partnership with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers and support them to live successfully in the community.

Main duties of the job
This role requires you to maintain effective links with mainstream services, working in partnership with colleagues and supporting equal access to healthcare. You will be committed to improving outcomes for our service users and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in supporting the health needs and health promotion to support and empower people with a Learning disability.

The successful candidate will be working directly alongside our existing nurses, trainee nurse associate as well as other members of our multidisciplinary team across our area.

The team uses a combination of virtual and in person contacts with professionals and service users alike.

Clinical documentation is in electronic form and training is given to all new staff.

The Team hours are Monday to Friday 9- 5.

Being able to drive a car and have access to a car for business purposes is also essential

About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £23,975 to £28,870 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 152-M174.26
Job locations: Purbeck Community Learning Disability Team, Sandford Lane, Wareham, BH20 4DY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net.

Person Specification
Knowlede Skills and Training

• Essential
• Degree/ Diploma level Registered Nurse RNLD/RNMH

Job specific experience

• Essential
• Knowledge of the NMC code of professional conduct
• ability to interact with patients who display behaviour difficulties or are in distress
• Desirable
• experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities

Personal qualities / Attributes

• Essential
• Good organisational skills and ability to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team
• Able to deal calmly with difficult situations and people e.g. verbal / physical aggression in a clinical setting

Business travel

• Essential
• Subject to the provisions of the disability discrimination act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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.

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: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Purbeck Community Learning Disability Team, Sandford Lane, Wareham, BH20 4DY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact details
Clinical lead: Sean Farrow
Email: sean.farrow@nhs.net
Phone: 07979702399

We are an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.