Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the Children's and Young People's Learning Disability Team in Leeds. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting and advocating for children/young people with a Learning Disability and their families.
You will join a small passionate and supportive multidisaplinary team including learning disability nurse, psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health clinician and learning disabilty assitant. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment and make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People in Leeds.
The Childrens and Young Peoples Learning Disability Team is part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health service (CYPMHS) and the role will include interface and liaison with the wider CYPMHS service as well as external organisations such as Social care and Education.
Main duties of the jobAs a learning disability nurse, you will provide specialist assessment and intervention to meet the needs of young people with a moderate to severe learning disability. Working closely with young people, parents/carers, education, social care and a variety of settings for example to formulate, produce, implement and monitor a Positive Behaviour Support plan.
Working alongside psychiatry and psychology within the team and occupational therapy and speech and language within the school setting, to ensure a person-centred approach. The Learning Disabilty Team also work closely with the Dynamic Support Register for children and young people who are at risk of hospital admission and or family placement breakdown.
You will receive robust supervision, participate in multi-disciplinary case review and management within a supportive, friendly and experienced team.
For more Information about this Job, please contact -
Tracey Rayner Clinical Team Manger
tracey.rayner@nhs.net or 07592266139
Vanessa Broadbent-Lucas Service Manager
vanessa.broadbent-lucas@nhs.net
07712543336
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.
About usWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
Please see the link below for information on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
DetailsDate posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VPC9142C5E
Job locations: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS13 3EJ, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached
Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssential- Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.
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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).
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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, Leeds, LS13 3EJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Team Manger
Tracey Rayner
tracey.rayner@nhs.net
07592266139
