Clinical Nurse Specialist-Learning Disabilities Fixed Term/Secondment (7) - Learning Disabilities and Autism - Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust – West Midlands
Are you passionate about making a difference for individuals with learning disabilities and autism?
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Learning Disabilities and Autism) to join our growing Safeguarding Department at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (BWC).
We support flexible working and welcome applications from those seeking full time or part time hours, Monday to Friday. This is a fixed term position until January 2026. It could also be offered as a secondment opportunity if you are a current NHS employee, subject to agreement by your line manager.
As part of our Learning Disability and Autism Liaison (LDA) team, you will be able to make a tangible difference for our children, young people, and women with learning disabilities and/or autism. Working within a collaborative and supportive multi-disciplinary team, including clinical psychologists, liaison psychiatrists, and specialist nurses to help shape holistic, person-centred care at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and provide essential support for women accessing services at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll bring expertise in supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs, acting as a visible leader in the field of Learning Disabilities and Autism.
The role will provide effective management of the learning disability pathway caseload, to ensure that recovery-focused, specialist health interventions are delivered effectively.
What You’ll Bring:
1. A qualified nurse with current clinical experience of supporting patients with learning disabilities, autism, co-morbidities, including behavioural support and mental health needs.
2. A collaborative, team-focused mindset to help achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
3. A leader with a commitment to high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Join our dedicated team in this impactful role where you can make a lasting difference for our patients and families.
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Jo Mardell (Associate Director of Safeguarding) - *********@nhs.net
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
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