Community Staff Nurse - Learning Disability
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2232 (78% match) is an eligible occupation, and Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2232 (Registered community nurses) · 78% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 12% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 8% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2232 Registered community nurses Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of community services for people with learning disability. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team.
We are looking for a registered Nurse with an up to date knowledge of health policy for people with learning disabilities. Adaptability, good communication skills and self –motivation are essential.
The Community Learning Disability Team in Central is a friendly supportive multi-disciplinary team based across 3 sites; Preston, Chorley and Ormskirk.
We pride ourselves in our holistic approach to supporting the health needs of adults with learning disabilities and our drive for continuous service development across all professions. We meet monthly as a whole team alternating virtual and face to face meetings.
To support the provision of a community service to individuals with a learning disability in a defined area of Lancashire, in order that health care needs are met and contractual agreements fulfilled.
A registered learning disability nurse, with knowledge of health policy and legislation applicable to people with a learning disability and/or Autism. Adaptability, good communication skills and self–motivation are essential, alongside skills in working with people who have complex health needs, challenging behaviour and/or Autism, including demonstration that practice is evidence based and innovative.
The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload alongside supervision of junior members of staff.
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Fran Wareing Job title: Acting Operational Lead Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07790388020
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered community nurses (SOC 2232) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~50k in sample- Middle half £36,348–48,360
- Median £40,716
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
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