Learning Disability Nurse jobs in Liverpool

We’re able to agree unique shift patterns for our nurses at various hospitals. Call us to talk through the shift patterns you want and we’ll see if we can help.

Learning disability nurses earn the same as RGNs. The average salary for an RGN working within the NHS is £25k. Privately, staff nurses can earn between £22 to £28 per hour. 

There are a couple of different paths to become a learning disability nurse – through a university course or an apprenticeship.  

University  

You can complete a degree in learning disability nursing approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council. You may also be able to study another area of nursing alongside learning disability nursing. Generally, full-time courses take 3 years to complete.   

Entry requirements: 

You'll usually need -  

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science 
• 2 or 3 A Levels, including a Science, or a Level 3 diploma or access to higher education in Health, Science or Nursing 

Apprenticeship 

You may be able to complete a degree apprenticeship in nursing if you work in a healthcare setting like a hospital. You must be supported by your employer to take this route. Generally, apprenticeships take 4 years and will be a mixture of academic and on-the-job training.  

Entry requirements: 

You’ll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A Levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship.  

Once qualified, learning disability nurses can do the same job roles as other RGNs, such as A&E Nurse, Staff Nurse, ITU Nurse or District Nurse. 

Shift patterns vary but the traditional hours are: 

Early: 07:00 to 15:00 

Late: 13:00 to 21:00  

Long Day: 07:00 to 21:00 

Night: 21:00 to 07:00