Staff Nurse
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Staff Nurse
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse for the Specialist Children's Short Break Team.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurses (RNLD) to join the Specialist Children's Short Break Team at Dragon Square. The service provides overnight short breaks for children and young people with severe learning disabilities and other associated complex needs such as behaviours of concern and complex health needs.
Main Duties of the Job
- To act as named LD nurse / care coordinator with responsibility for the planning and delivery of care to this patient group.
- To act as Nurse in Charge of the clinical area on a regular basis.
- To act as a Change Agent and actively seek to develop practice.
About Us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation. We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition. The Trust is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels.
Details
- Date posted: 06 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
- Band: 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 232-SPL-7954271
- Job locations: Shortbreaks, Dragon Square, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 7HL
Job Responsibilities
- To act as named LD nurse / care coordinator for a group of patients ensuring appropriate interventions are planned and delivered.
- To administer and manage medicines according to policy and local protocol.
- Provide support and guidance to junior or less experienced staff.
- To take an active role in auditing and maintaining standards of record keeping.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Qualified nursing qualification RLDN (Essential)
- Level 3 Diploma in residential childcare or willing to work towards (Essential)
Experience
- Experience of working with children or adults with learning disabilities (Essential)
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Closing date: 20 May 2026.
Employer Details
- Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Address: Shortbreaks, Dragon Square, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 7HL
- Employer's website: https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/
Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Emma Mothershaw, Registered Service Manager, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]