About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
About us
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 sustainabilityClimate 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Educated to a degree level in relevant subject area or evidence of equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty in the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Master's Degree in relevant subject
- Recognised teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting with people with learning disabilities and/ or autism
- Experience of team working and liaison with other agencies collaboratively and autonomously
- Experience and expert knowledge of the MCA and DoLS & advocacy.
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients & staff
Desirable
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Marys Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)