Learning Disabilities Specialist Nurse

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Learning Disability nurse within the CHC/CC/Complex Care team within Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, experience of undertaking assessments, case and risk management and personalised care agenda will be essential for this role.

The post-holder will undertake various functions relating to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare which will include undertaking health needs assessments, facilitation of multi-disciplinary assessments, reviews, supporting individuals with case management and staff leadership and management.

We require a motivated and experienced registered learning disability nurse who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a multi-agency environment with individuals and their representatives to support the process for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC) including the promotion and review of Personal Health Budgets.

Access to transport or have the ability to travel to a variety of venues as part of the working day will be required.

Main duties of the job
See attached Job Description / Person Specification for specific details:

The role will include meeting individual on-going health care needs for learning disability clients, in conjunction with the Continuing Health Care Teams and coordinating the process of assessing for NHS funding.

To provide specialist LD nurse case management on behalf of CCG clients with regards to the commissioning, planning and coordination of bespoke care packages for learning disabilities service users with complex health needs across Wirral.

To manage a complex and varied case load of people with learning disabilities and have the responsibility for coordinating the process of identifying and securing appropriate health funding, either through CHC or joint funding arrangements with the relevant Local Authority; with support from the Clinical leads.

To be part of the development and monitoring of effective working relationships and processes between other NHS Trusts, General Practitioners, Primary Health Care Teams, Local Authority, Independent Providers and Voluntary Services.

To contribute to the ongoing development of effective assessment, case management and review systems for service users with a Learning Disability.

Advise and support CHC/CQ Operational teams with regard to service users with learning disabilities.

About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 373-LD0575

Job locations
The Stein Centre, Derby Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7HB, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent level of experience in health or social care.
• Essential: NMC Registration - Learning Disabilities background.
• Essential: Evidence of post registration study in specialist area.
• Desirable: Leadership qualification/ experience.

Knowledge and Expertise

• A sound knowledge around NHS Framework for Continuing Healthcare, Forensic Mental Health, Section 117 aftercare, and Learning Disabilities services.
• Demonstrable relative experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities.
• Understanding of service provision for the client group.
• Understanding of current DH policy on joint commissioning and health improvement.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of legal processes associated with Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the freedom of information/ information governance policy.
• Demonstrates ability to work in complex situations involving cross organisational working and the ability to deliver highly complex and sensitive information to senior staff, families, carers, and service users.

Experience

• Undertaking specialist assessment of need for people with learning disabilities, including co-ordinating multi-disciplinary reviews and implementing the required assessments for continuing healthcare.
• Experience of commissioning packages of care.
• Experience of the wider MH sector and aware of the current priorities.
• Experience of delivering to Section 117 of the MH Act.
• Working with people with learning disabilities and additional complex health needs in highly emotional and distressing circumstances. Implementation of national policy.
• Safeguarding.

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Stein Centre, Derby Road, Birkenhead, CH42 7HB, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical lead: Claire Mitchell, Claire.Mitchell42@nhs.net, 07387258349

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.