Registered Nurses for Learning Disabilities (RNLDs) provide specialist care for people with learning disabilities and often co-occurring mental health conditions. Agency RNLD nurses are in high demand due to a national shortage of qualified practitioners.
Assessment and Treatment Units (ATUs) — providing specialist care for people with learning disabilities in crisis
Community Learning Disability Teams — health assessments, annual health checks and care planning
Specialist challenging behaviour services — positive behaviour support and de-escalation
Supported living — complex health needs management within community residential settings
Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration — verified automatically through Pulse.
An enhanced DBS certificate less than 12 months old. Must include check against barred lists.
Proof of your right to work in the UK — British passport, settled status or valid visa.
RNLD shifts command strong rates due to the national shortage — typically £27–£35/hr for days and £32–£42/hr for nights. Specialist ATU and challenging behaviour roles attract premium rates.
Pulse is free for nurses — agencies pay a 15% commission on completed shifts only. You keep 100% of your hourly rate.
Register free on Pulse, upload your documents and apply to agencies. Most nurses are set up within days.
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