An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous senior practitioner to join the Trust as the Lead Nurse for the Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia team.
We are looking for a motivated individual with vision to change and improve services, who is empathetic and dedicated to working as part of the Safeguarding team.
Applications are invited from Learning Disability Registered Nurses, who have current significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and extensive experience of working at Band 7 level or above in a health care environment.
We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a key member of our Leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the care and experience of patients with learning disabilities, autistic people and dementia within our Trust.
So, if this sounds like the right role for you and have the skills we need, please apply today.
To provide excellent leadership and management to the Learning Disability and Dementia Nurses acrossMid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT).
To act as the strategic lead in the development of equitable and high-quality health care for people with autism, learning disabilities and dementia within acute care across theMSEFT.
To contribute to the planning and prioritising of targets with the Associate Director for Safeguarding, Director of Nursing, Chief Nurse and other strategic partners.
To provide evidence based clinical advice and expertise to practitioners within the service, service users, cares and others.
To take delegated responsibility for operational management, leadership and clinical practice as required.
To take a lead role in the development of education and training programmes delivered by the service regarding the health agenda.
To taking a leading role in audit, research and governance arrangements within the service.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Friday 28 Mar 2025