Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen with the service, for a Band 5 Community Nurse post to work within the Specialist Community Learning Disability Team and innovative.The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, we work closely with their families, and we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.
The post holder will work within an integrated health team, providing clinical support to adults with learning disabilities who have additional complex needs, which may include challenging behaviour, physical and sensory impairment, mental health and forensic issues. The post holder will play an integral role in delivery of care within these pathways within a variety of community settings.
Main duties of the jobAs a band 5 community nurse you will be expected to support the clinical activity of the teams in meeting the needs of local people with learning disabilities in the community. You will have skills in working with adults with learning disabilities, and associated communication and behavioural needs. The post holder will undertake delegated duties by senior nurses, and will be accountable to the Operational Manager and Senior Community Nurse and Locality Lead Nurse, and will be providing administrative support within the integrated health team, to ensure effective and timely clinical outcomes are met.
About usLSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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DetailsDate posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 351-PEN1176-LW
Job locations: Lytham Hospital, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Relevant post registration NMC Qualification
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of national and local policy/good practice pertaining to health and social care.
- Good communication skills for use in a variety of settings with clients, carers and professionals of varying levels of understanding.
- Knowledge of NMC code and standards of professional practice.
SkillsEssential- Ability to reflect own work practice
- Experience of assessment and care planning process.
- Ability to handle difficult situations
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lytham Hospital, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Operational Lead, Nicola Francis, nicola.francis@lscft.nhs.uk, 07484093161
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
