Learning disability nurses help people with a learning disability to live as independently as possible.
£22,000 Starter
to£41,000 Experienced
38 to 40 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You can do a degree in learning disability nursing approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
You may be able to join a nursing degree on the second year of a course if you already have a degree in:
Full-time courses usually take 3 years.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to do a degree apprenticeship in nursing if you work in a healthcare setting like a hospital.
The apprenticeship takes around 4 years and is a mix of academic study and on-the-job training in the workplace.
You must be supported by your employer to take this route.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
You may be able to complete a part-time nursing degree by applying for a secondment through your employer.
You'll need to be an experienced healthcare assistant, or a mental health or special needs support worker, to do this. You'll also need a relevant qualification like a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
You'll find it helpful to get some paid or voluntary experience in social care or healthcare work before you apply for nurse training.
you'll need to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
You can find out more about becoming a learning disability nurse from the Nursing & Midwifery Council and Health Careers.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties might include giving practical help and encouragement with:
You could work in the community, at an adult care home, at a client's home or in an NHS or private hospital.
Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding.
You may need to wear a uniform.
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