Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a Community Learning Disability Nurse within the Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team (ICATT) based at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.
The Intellectual Disabilities Service, Specialist Services Directorate provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their needs. We are seeking a Nurse to join our well established Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team .
ICATT provides a rapid, short term assessment and treatment service for people with a learning disability who challenge services and may have additional mental health needs. The ICAT Team seek to provide an alternative to hospital admission where it is appropriate to do so, enabling service users to receive treatment and care within their own homes, remain involved in their care as part of their own community and therefore minimising the disruption of their lives and the lives of those caring for them.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate must be a RNLD or have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.
The post would suit individuals who have a sound knowledge of and experience in working with people with learning disabilities.
You will be required to manage a busy caseload and carry out relevant physical and mental health assessments, provide health education, support and monitoring of service users living in the community.
You will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers. You will provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies. The post holder must be able to demonstrate awareness of current issues and legislation affecting people with learning disabilities. As part of ICATT you would have support with management, clinical supervision and professional development from the Professional Lead.
About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
DetailsDate posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 186-741-26-GH
Job locations: Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team South, Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, NG6 9DR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesApplicants must be an RNLD/ have a Diploma in Learning Disability Nursing and be registered with the NMC.
You will be responsible for managing a busy caseloadTo work autonomously and also as a member of the teamTo work intensively to provide assessment and treatment to individuals within the community who may be experiencing mental health issues or displaying behaviours that challenge.To work with patients, families, carers, social care and external providersTo be duty worker responsible for managing the shiftYou will participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member working in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.
To work shifts (including a long day) to cover a 7 day service . This will include some unsocial and weekend work.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year appliesPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Professional Qualification (Learning Disabilities) to degree level or equivalent
- Maintains current registration with the NMC
Desirable- Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding
Desirable- Specialist and area specific experience
- Additional role specific training completed
- Supervision training completed / Experience of supervising staff
SkillsEssential- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/oral communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring and sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
- Good skills in assessment, intervention and evaluation of nursing care needs
- IT Skills
Desirable- A high level of emotional intelligence
TrainingEssential- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
- Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's
Desirable- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
Contractual RequirementsEssential- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post
- Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Intensive Community Assessment and Treatment Team South, Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, NG6 9DR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Team Manager
Richard Bryant
richard.bryant@nottshc.nhs.uk
01158542233
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
