Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disability
- Grade
- Band 5 to Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Will consider a developmental post from Band 5 to Band 6
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 201-26-284-A
- Employer
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Suite 7, Carew House
- Town
- Bodmin
- Salary
- £31,049 - £46,580 Per Annum / Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Developmental or Community Learning Disability Nurse Intensive Support
Band 5 to Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or Mental Health Nurse (RNMH) to join our dynamic Intensive Support Team. This post is available either as a developmental Band 5–6 role with a structured progression pathway, tailored supervision, and competency‑based development or as a substantive Band 6 position for applicants who already meet the required skills and experience.
Our service supports adults with a Learning Disability who may also be autistic, experience mental ill‑health, and/or present with behaviours that challenge. Working across Community Adult Learning Disability Teams, the Intensive Support Team plays a key part in strengthening community provision and delivering the national Transforming Care agenda.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for people with Learning Disabilities and want to grow your skills within a supportive and forward‑thinking team, we would be delighted to receive your application.
We welcome applications from newly qualified professionals, students who are due to complete their qualification this calendar year, and experienced practitioners. Successful applicants may receive a conditional offer subject to completion of training and professional registration.
Proposed interview date: 27th April 2026
Main duties of the job
Our purpose is to provide assessments and positive behavioural approaches/plans for people who are at risk of admission to specialist or mental health hospital or placement breakdown. This involves working with the individuals, providing modelling and training to provider care staff and/or family members, to achieve patient centred outcomes and support improvement in quality of life as much as possible. We may also support safe transitions between providers and work with inpatient services, the individual to facilitate successful discharge.
Clinical work is multi-disciplinary involving assessment of complex cases, formulation and provision of therapeutic interventions, including positive behavioural approaches as part of the multi-disciplinary care planning and delivery. Planning and directing and supervising associated work for HCAs and delivery of patient-centred training packages to care providers are also part of this rewarding role.
The role involves working in collaboration with Social Care, Specialist Commissioning and Specialist Care Providers. Intervention plans involve working alongside all these agencies, our Trust’s Community Learning Disability multi-disciplinary teams in Cornwall.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential criteria
- Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council – RNLD/RMN
- Relevant clinical experience in a community or healthcare setting
- Completion of, or willingness to complete, relevant preceptee programme if appropriate
Desirable criteria
- To act as a mentor for learners. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required.
- Teaching qualification
Knowledge and abilities
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of equality, diversity and values-based care
- Demonstrating a positive and valuing approach to individuals and their families and carers
- Able to manage change in a positive manner for self, and support others to do so
Desirable criteria
- Work as part of a multi disciplinary team for individuals with complex needs
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Taylor
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01872221555
- Additional information
Georgina Samuels 01209204025
or Tracy Taylor 01872 221555
or Kylie Cox 01208 834455
Please note we are not accepting any communication from Recruitment Agencies at the current time. Please refrain from Sending the Trust CV’s as this does not count as an introduction.
If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.
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