Job summary
Are you a newly qualified Learning Disabilities Nurse? Do you want to work with a diverse set of clients?

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Community Learning Disability Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities in the community. This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a meaningful difference to individuals' health, independence, and quality of life.

We have 2 roles available a full-time role with our Abingdon based team and a part-time (22.5 hours per week) role with our Banbury based team. Please indicate your preference in your supporting statement.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess health needs, plan and deliver care, and promote health and wellbeing. You will support service users to access mainstream healthcare services, reduce health inequalities, and maintain independence within their own homes and local communities.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to empower individuals with learning disabilities to live healthier, more independent lives while developing your career within a supportive and dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care within the community setting
• Undertake holistic assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate care plans
• Promote health education and support individuals to make informed choices
• Work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals
• Support access to primary and secondary healthcare services
• Participate in safeguarding processes and risk management
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-FS8110805
Job locations: Abingdon/Banbury

Job description
Job responsibilities
As a key member of the community team, you will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based interventions, including health assessments, positive behaviour support, and physical health monitoring. You will also play an important role in safeguarding, risk assessment, and supporting individuals during periods of change or crisis.

You will receive structured supervision, preceptorship (if newly qualified), and ongoing professional development opportunities, enabling you to build confidence and progress within community learning disability nursing.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to be fully qualified, have already passed your OSCE and have an NMC pin number in order to be considered for this role. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse with evidence of knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities with their health needs.

Knowledge
Essential

• Computer skills including Microsoft systems, electronic patient record systems, virtual consultations.
• Knowledge and experience of a variety of assessments and interventions
• Knowledge of evidence based practice in clinical areas of practice including Epilepsy; Dementia, physical and mental health; autism and behaviours of concern.
• Working knowledge of the application of the the NMC code of conduct

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with people with a learning disability and autistic people.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)

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.