About this role
Job summary
This exciting opportunity sits within the SABP Learning Disability Acute & Primary Liaison Team. The role is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday.
As a Senior 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 specialist knowledge and clinical expertise 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 multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities across a range of hospital settings, 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 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, including induction sessions and bespoke learning opportunities, raising awareness and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
As a Senior LD Acute Liaison Nurse, you will also take on leadership responsibilities, providing supervision and line management to 1-2 junior team members, supporting their development and fostering a positive team culture.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the attached job description document for more information on the requirements of this job
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Nursing degree or suitable equivalent. ( RNLD, RGN, RNMH) Additional academic qualification relevant to area of work. Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
Desirable
Leadership and or Management qualification / evidence of study desirable.
Experience Essential
3 years of relevant post qualification clinical experience/management of a case load. Experience in specialist area, ( e.g.; primary care, community) Knowledge of current issues, including relevant legislation and practice for people with a learning disability Leadership and supervisory experience Experience of leading clinical practice/service development/project work
Desirable
Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel as part of 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)