Community Learning Disability Nurse in Aberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED FRI 16 MAY 2025 Jump to job information section

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Band 5 Nurse to work as part of the Aberdeen City Community Learning Disability Team to achieve positive and effective health outcomes for people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The applicant should be a 1st level Registered Learning Disability Nurse, ideally with experience of working in both an inpatient and community setting. More importantly however, is the ability to evidence knowledge and experience of providing evidence based interventions. Applicants should have good knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to this client group and evidence advanced communication skills. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team would be advantageous.

The post holder should hold a current full driving license and have access to a car for work purposes.

Interviews will take place on the 5th of June 2025.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Informal enquiries, in the first instance to Community Learning Disability Nurses Wendy Thomson or Linda MacLennan

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.