Are you a dedicated and experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RN) who keeps patient wellbeing at the heart of everything you do?
We are seeking a Learning Disability Liaison nurse (Band 6) to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in facilitating accessibility to healthcare for patients with learning disabilities in our acute setting.
We have full time or part time hours available, and options at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.
You will require good communication skills and strong team working skills.
An informal visit / conversation is always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!
Main duties of the job
As a Learning Disability Liaison nurse, you will be responsible for supporting patients with learning disabilities, their families and carers as they access the hospital, alongside giving advice and guidance to acute staff around issues relating to healthcare for people with learning disabilities. This is a pivotal role which involves liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team, managing a caseload effectively, and making quick decisions to clinically prioritise your work.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide direct support to people with learning disabilities when they access the hospital.
* Address a wide range of holistic issues which arise for individual patients with learning disabilities.
* Support acute staff to deliver high-quality care to people with learning disabilities, highlighting where needed the requirement to comply with the Mental Capacity Act and the Equality Act.
* Play a part in educating, informing and supporting acute staff around issues relating to care for people with learning disabilities.
* Assist the Team Lead in developing a Shared Vision for the service.
* Work within a team, prioritising work among clinicians as required and escalating concerns as required.
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.
Date posted
13 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-2150
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA
Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH)
* Current registration with relevant professional body
Experience
* Knowledge and experience of collaborative working across multiple agencies.
* Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.
* 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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/
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