Job summary Are you an experienced qualified learning disability nurse (RNLD / RNMH / equivalent) looking to take a new step in your nursing career? We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, innovative and compassionate learning disability clinical lead nurse to join our team and provide expert leadership in delivering high quality, person-centred care, supporting the delivering of a new Acute Learning Disability Strategy across the two sites of Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH) and Yeovil District Hospital (YDH). You will be able to make a significant impact on delivery of exceptional care within service by managing a county-wide team of learning disability clinicians to support the acute settings in making reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities and supporting the people who matter to them, appropriate care planning and reducing health inequalities. Main duties of the job The role will include ensuring that the day to day management of the service is efficient and effective, reviewing and implementing new care pathways that will support safe and effective care and treatment for patients who have a learning disability, working with service groups to reduce inequalities in health and ensuring agreed care pathways are embedded across the organization for a seamless approach to the care of people with learning disability. The role of this service is to reduce the barriers experienced by those with a learning disability in accessing acute healthcare, enhancing their experience and leading to improved health care outcomes by reducing inequality. You and the team will provide specialist advice to care teams on acute sites, supporting, empowering and signposting them in the care of adults with complex needs across MPH and YDH. This will include outpatients and Emergency Departments. This is an expanding service that will require a passionate and authentic leader who is confident in driving change and innovation under the direction of the Operational Lead Nurse. You will be able to review and analyse data that will support service provision and the adherence to statutory and national requirements. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-GR-2123 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH) Current registration with relevant professional body Desirable Experience of working within the acute hospital setting Experience Essential Managing and leading services. Experience of working with people with highly complex learning disabilities and highly complex health needs Expert knowledge in the development and implementation of highly complex health packages Additional Criteria Essential Ability to analyse complex data and translate in a meaningful way to implement operationally. Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH) Current registration with relevant professional body Desirable Experience of working within the acute hospital setting Experience Essential Managing and leading services. Experience of working with people with highly complex learning disabilities and highly complex health needs Expert knowledge in the development and implementation of highly complex health packages Additional Criteria Essential Ability to analyse complex data and translate in a meaningful way to implement operationally. Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)