Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Learning Disability and Autism(LD/A) Clinical Specialist Nurse to join LD/A team under the safeguarding team at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust . 
 

We are looking for a passionate and experienced nurse who will champion the care and support of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism across our acute hospital settings. You will be at the forefront of promoting equitable access to care, delivering training, and embedding personalised approaches to reduce health inequalities. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RGN with relevant experience) with current NMC registration. 
• Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism. 
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Autism Act). 
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills. 
• Experience of delivering training and supporting organisational change. 
• A flexible, compassionate, and proactive approach. 

We are fortunate to work with in a large integrated safeguarding team. The team consists of Named Nurses for Children and Adults, a Consultant Nurse, Named Midwife, Named Doctor, Safeguarding midwives, Safeguarding nurses for both children and adults, learning disability/autism staff and administrators.

The working days are Monday to Friday 9-5.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• Act as the lead specialist nurse for learning disability and autism across the Trust. 
• Provide clinical advice and support to staff working with patients with learning disabilities and/or autism. 
• Coordinate and promote the implementation of reasonable adjustments to ensure person-centred care. 
• Offer consultation, supervision, and training to colleagues across departments. 
• Develop and review care pathways and support quality improvement initiatives. 
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, carers, and external agencies to ensure safe and inclusive care planning. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. 

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.