Job Introduction
Registered Nurse (Learning Disability) – Sea Lodge, Morpeth, Northumberland
Band 7 | £35,412 - £39,152 (dependent on experience)
37 hours per week | Permanent
Imagine coming to work each day in a beautiful coastal setting overlooking a private beach, knowing that your expertise makes a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Sea Lodge is a specialist, nurse-led supported living service on the stunning Northumberland coastline. Rated Good by CQC, we provide high-quality, person-centred support to two adults with learning disabilities and complex health and behavioural needs, enabling them to live fulfilling lives in their own home.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to join our experienced and supportive team.
What makes this role special?
This is far more than a traditional nursing role. As a Band 7 Nurse at Sea Lodge, you will:
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Lead shifts and provide clinical leadership within a well-established multidisciplinary team.
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Deliver and oversee person-centred care that promotes independence,choiceand wellbeing.
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Use your professional judgement to assess risk, manage complexsituationsand support positive outcomes.
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Coach,mentorand supervise support staff, helping them deliver exceptional care.
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Build meaningful relationships with service users,familiesand partner professionals.
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Contribute to care planning, servicedevelopmentand continuous quality improvement.
You'll have the opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities while making a lasting impact on the lives of the people we support.
About You
We're looking for a Registered Learning Disability Nurse who is:
✅ Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities to achieve the best possible quality of life.
✅ Experienced in working with individuals who may display behaviours of concern and have complex support needs.
✅ A confident decision-maker with strong clinical and risk management skills.
✅ An effective leader who can motivate and support colleagues.
✅ Committed to professional development and maintaining the highest standards of nursing practice.
To be successful, you must:
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Hold current RNLD registration with the NMC.
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Have post-registration experience working within learning disability services.
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Demonstrate knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding, riskassessmentand relevant legislation.
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Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Why Join Northumberland County Council?
We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality adult social care services and investing in our workforce.
As part of our team, you'll benefit from:
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Excellent local government terms and conditions.
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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Support with NMC revalidation requirements.
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Access to experienced and supportive senior managers.
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Opportunities for career progression within Adult Social Care.
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A welcoming,stableand highly supportive nursing team.
Work-Life Balance
This full-time position is based on a rotational day shift pattern, typically:
3 x 12.5-hour shifts per week
07:45am – 8:15pm
Our nursing team works collaboratively and flexibly, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Interested?
If you're looking for a unique nursing opportunity where you can lead, develop and truly change lives in one of Northumberland's most spectacular locations, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Paul Beavis or one of the Registered Nurses at Sea Lodge on 01670 862444.
Join us and help people with learning disabilities live the life they choose.
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
