Package Description

Job Title: Senior Learning Disability Nurse
  

Location: Home based in South Wales with Travel

Reports to:  Associate Clinical Director

Salary: up to £55,000 DOE

Who are Keys Group? 

Keys Group brings together three leading UK providers of specialist education, care and activities - Accomplish, Keys, and Peak - to support over 2,000 children, young people, adults and families across England and Wales. We deliver care through residential homes, schools, supported living and community-based services, creating safe, nurturing and ambitious environments where everyone can thrive. 

About the role:
Working as part of Keys Group Adult Clinical Services, you will provide direct and indirect nursing input for adults within our learning disability, mental health, and Acquired Brain Injury services. The role primarily involves assessment, intervention, and consultation to support high quality care in Keys Group Supported Living, Residential Homes, and Acquired Brain Injury Services. 

You will work closely with the Lead Nurse for LD/ASD and Associate Clinical Director to develop and implement clinical strategies, lead task groups, ensure delivery of person-centred, trauma informed care, and provide specialist advice and guidance on Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders. 

Reporting to the Associate Clinical Director, this role offers excellent work-life balance, flexibility, and empowers our Lead RNLDs with autonomy over their work and decision-making. The culture within our Adult Clinical team is open, transparent, and built on trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist advice and guidance on Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Develop, oversee, and audit person-centred care plans co-produced with service users.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and ensure adherence to NICE guidelines.
• Guide staff on Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Conduct RNLD assessments for adults referred to Keys services.
• Lead or contribute to Complex Case Discussions, High Risk Panels, and Mortality Reviews.
• Collaborate with Safeguarding teams and maintain compliance with policies.
• Provide training, supervision, and consultation to staff and external professionals.
• Participate in service development, policy planning, and research initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and risk management.
• Uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and the Keys Group EPIC values.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with specialist knowledge in Learning Disabilities.
• Experience in clinical leadership, assessment, and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
  
  Join us to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care aligned with CQC/CIW standards.

Due to the nature of the role, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken (DBS).

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

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