About this role
Job summary
This exciting opportunity sits within the SABP Learning Disability Acute & Primary Liaison Team. The role is a Band 6 post, full-time position (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday.
As a Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse, you will support adults with learning disabilities to access high-quality healthcare at East Surrey Hospital.
This role is ideal for an experienced NMC-registered nurse, and we welcome applications from Learning Disability Nurses, Adult Nurses, and Mental Health Nurses, recognising the value of a diverse skill mix.
You will bring confidence in applying your knowledge and clinical skills to improve health outcomes and patient experience for adults with learning disabilities.
You will play a key role in advocating for patients, influencing care delivery, and promoting person-centred, inclusive practice.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You will receive regular clinical and management supervision, an annual appraisal, and ongoing support from a skilled and collaborative team.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities to access East Surrey Hospital, including inpatient, outpatient, planned and unplanned admissions. You will play a vital part in ensuring individuals can access high-quality healthcare, tailored to their unique needs. You will work collaboratively across SABP and East Surrey Hospital.
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating person-centred care, working closely with patients, their families, support staff, hospital teams, and partners across the SABP Learning Disability Division. Your collaborative approach will help ensure each individual receives compassionate, appropriate care throughout their hospital journey.
A key focus of the role is championing inclusion and "mainstreaming" best practice across hospital services. You will deliver training to hospital staff, raising awareness and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
In addition, you will actively promote the learning disability agenda across the hospital and within the SABP LD Division, contributing to a variety of workstreams and initiatives that drive service improvement and innovation.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find the attached job description for more information on the requirements for this job. For further enquiries, please find the contact details listed on this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered RNLD / RGN / RNMH Additional academic qualification relevant to area of work Nursing practice supervisor and practice assessor qualification LD Nursing degree or suitable equivalent
Desirable
Leadership and/or management qualification/evidence of study desirable
Experience Essential
2 years of relevant post qualification clinical experience Experience of participating in clinical practice, service development and project work Experience of supervisory skills Evidence of developing experience in a specialist area Knowledge of the current issues, including relevant legislation and practice, concerning people with learning disabilities A valid driving licence required due to the nature of the role
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)