Head of Nursing - Learning Disability and Autism
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking a visionary and dedicated senior nurse with specialism in learning disability and autism to join our team as Head of Nursing Learning Disabilities and Autism. The candidate will be a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse, Registered General Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse with proven learning disability experience. This will be a 6-month fixed term or secondment opportunity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate individual to lead and shape the future of nursing care for patients with a learning disability and/or autism and their families within the Local Care Organisation and more widely across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide direct leadership to the community learning disability teams across Manchester within the Local Care Organisation work, leading on programmes of work strategically and operationally.
The post holder will work in collaboration with numerous colleagues across both health and social care ensuring that seamless pathways are in place to support efficient service delivery.
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel that you have the appropriate knowledge, leadership and expertise we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Provide strategic leadership and direction for nursing services within this specialty within the Local Care Organisation and across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as a whole.
* Develop and implement innovative care models and practices to enhance the quality of life for individuals with a learning disability and/or autism.
* Oversee clinical governance within this area, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and excellence in nursing practice.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver holistic and person-centred care across health and social care working with a variety of system partners.
* Engage with service users, families and carers to ensure their voices are heard and are at the heart of service development and delivery.
* Be a strong, visible, and compassionate leader.
Person Specification
* Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities Graduate in health-related subject. Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development. Post registration leadership development.
* Significant and current clinical experience at a senior level within Learning Disability Services. Clinically credible senior nurse with proven competency within Learning Disability Services. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and strategy with a proven ability to translate into local action.
* Knowledge of statutory safeguarding guidance and experience of managing complex learning situations. Experience of successfully managing and resolving complex complaints and incidents. Experience in developing and presenting business cases.
* Innovative professional leader, able to inspire and motivate teams and individuals to enhance patient experience. Well organized, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.
* Ability to make decisions in a pressured environment and deal effectively with conflicting priorities. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
MLCO/TLCO Director Of Nursing and AHP Lead
£74,290 to £85,601 a year, pro rata
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