Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Community Learning Disability Nurse within our East Surrey Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities.
As a team we continually strive to develop, and we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our dynamic multi- disciplinary service. The successful applicant will be joining an innovative team of nurses providing high quality health interventions as part of the wider forward thinking, diverse multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively/jointly with nurses and other professional clinicians as well as multiple agencies. The team has 2 bases, Leatherhead and Redhill and there will be an expectation of travel between sites. Due to the community aspect of the role, you must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.
Main duties of the jobTo assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of people with learning disabilities who use our services, taking the role of lead clinician for a person with learning disabilities as appropriate.
- To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including student.
- To participate in the recruitment, deployment and management of staff.
- To demonstrate expertise and specialist nursing skills in areas associated with learning disability such as crisis intervention, alternative communication, the assessment and management of people with additional mental health needs, epilepsy, medication management, challenging behaviour and other conditions.
About usSurrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.We look forward to receiving your application!
Job responsibilitiesPlease check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.
Person SpecificationSkillsEssential- Valid UK Driving license and access to a car for work purposes
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism and or a mental health diagnosis (can be pre-qualification)
- Experience of Multidisciplinary working
- Experience of carrying out comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions
Desirable- Evidence of interest / skill in a specialist area
- Knowledge of the current issues, including relevant legislation and practice, concerning people with learning disabilities.
- Experience of participating in clinical practice, service development and project work
- Experience of supervising junior / unqualified staff including students.
- Experience of developing / delivering specialist teaching / training packages.
QualificationsEssential- Learning Disability Nursing degree
- Nursing practice supervisor and practice assessor qualification
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.Employer detailsEmployer name: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: 18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7AD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Community Nurse, Stephanie Cooper, rxx.ctpldeast@nhs.net, 01372216280
DetailsDate posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,205 to £47,084 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 325-8306595-PLD
Job locations: 18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7AD, United Kingdom
