This 11-month Band 7 post sits in the learning disability and autism team within the safeguarding team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, covering its acute hospitals. The postholder leads specialist nursing for learning disability and autism across the Trust, advising staff, promoting reasonable adjustments and delivering training. The role works within a large integrated safeguarding team of named nurses, midwives and doctors, on weekday daytime hours. Fit depends on being a registered learning disabilities nurse with a degree and at least two years' NHS post-registration experience.
What the job involves
- Lead specialist nurse for learning disability and autism across the Trust
- Provide clinical advice and support to staff caring for patients with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Coordinate and promote reasonable adjustments for person-centred care
- Offer consultation, supervision and training to colleagues across departments
- Develop and review care pathways and support quality improvement initiatives
- Build relationships with patients, families, carers and external agencies for safe, inclusive care planning
- Promote equitable access to care and personalised approaches to reduce health inequalities
Qualifications
- Registered learning disabilities nurse
- Degree-level education in a relevant subject, or equivalent evidence
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Extensive post-registration experience with people with learning disabilities and/or autism
- Minimum 2 years' relevant post-registration experience in the same specialty in the NHS
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of team working and liaising with other agencies, both collaboratively and autonomously
- Experience of formal or informal teaching of patients and staff
- Experience of delivering training and supporting organisational change
Skills & knowledge
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act and Autism Act
- Expert knowledge of the MCA, DoLS and advocacy
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills
Other
- Flexible, compassionate and proactive approach
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant subject
- Recognised teaching certificate
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
What’s offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease schemes
- Season ticket loan
- Optional membership of onsite leisure facilities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
