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Registered Nurse - Learning Disability Services

Job details
Posting date: 06 March 2026
Salary: £40,422 to £41,635 per year
Additional salary information: (rising to £41,635 from 1st April 2026) + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 March 2026
Location: Winterbourne, Bristol
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Milestones Trust
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

We will consider part time, full time, and casual bank staff. The successful candidate will need to be available during the day to get to know people and attend training during the induction period and for occasional day shifts throughout the period of their employment.

Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives? Have you considered further developing your skills to support people with a learning disability? This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurse to work within Milestones Learning Disability Services.

121 Watleys End Road is a registered nursing home that provides high levels of care for people who have learning disabilities. Staff are skilled at supporting people who have a variety of profound and complex health needs. Registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day. Each person we support has a tailored care plan and fun activities are arranged inside and outside of the home.

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse to join nursing team and work alongside the management team at 121 Watley’s End Road. You should have a genuine interest in working with people with learning disabilities. Successful individuals should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of problem solving and working well under pressure. You will need to be creative, flexible, and able to work on your own initiative.

We take a holistic approach to ensure that the people we support have every opportunity to live healthy and independent lives with maximum choice and involvement. It’s a career in which you can make a difference. It’s what delivering great care should feel like.

Essentials for the role:

Registered Nurse (RNLD/RN/RMN) with current NMC registration
Have experience working in Learning Disability Services is desirable
Have experience in assessing, planning and reviewing care and support needs of people with complex Learning Disabilities
Passion for providing truly individualised care
Strong team-working skills
Have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, people we support and a range of stakeholders
Able to be a role model to staff
Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
Self-motivated and flexible approach
Here at Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

34 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
Learning and development to support your career growth
Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Free enhanced DBS check
Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Claire Maine on 07879339180.

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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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