SHSCT_Learning Disability Nurse Band 5

**Branch:** Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT)

**Location:** Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT)

**Directorate:** Mental Health & Disability Services

**Functional Area:** Mental Health Division

**Salary:** Band 5 (£31,049 – £37,796)

**Contract Type:** Permanent

**Opening date:** 30/09/26

**Closes:**

Wed, 14 October 2026 @ 4:00 PM

**Interview Dates:** TBC

**Notes:** The Southern Trust currently has a number of permanent Learning Disability Nurse vacancies available within our Bluestone Unit. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026 Online and manual applications accepted. Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

### **Flexible Working**

Successful applicants have the opportunity to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of Flexible Working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations, what provisions are available depends on the role being undertaken. Find out more