Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Nurse Specialist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Our award-winning Learning Disability and Autism Team is currently seeking a full-time learning disability nurse to work at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Your key role is to lead in the improvement of effective and accessible quality care delivery within acute services, and to be responsive to the needs and requirements of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism that access our services.
You will be responsible for working in partnership with the Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia Service Lead and the wider MSE safeguarding services, to support the development of acute hospital service and ensure good practice and healthcare provision for our patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients.
This role is operational and clinical; working with healthcare and multi-agency professionals; managing the interface between mainstream hospital services, specialist community services, private & voluntary services and families, to obtain the best outcomes from available hospital services to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
You will participate in the development of training and assessment of staff in line with national, regional and local standards in the care of vulnerable individuals.
This post is site-specific within the MSE hospitals; however, the post holder may be asked to support other sites depending on service need.
The role will include the support of individuals who have a diagnosis of Autism without a learning disability.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists, we want to be the best. To achieve this, we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic, we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this position, please refer to the job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Experience
* Significant experience at Band 6
* RNLD Qualified
Evidence of CPD
* Evidence of recent and consistent professional study/development, including learning disabilities development/study
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.
Salary: £46,148 a year (Per Annum, Pro Rata for Part Time)
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