Overview
12 Month Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Complex Health Hub at NNUH. This role forms part of the wider Complex Health Hub which is responsible for Safeguarding, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Autism, Substance Misuse, MCA & DoLs, Homelessness and Prison Healthcare.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing input to ensure that children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism receive equitable healthcare access across the range of services offered at NNUH. The post holder will work alongside internal clinical partners (inpatient, elective and outpatient) and external partners (family and advocacy groups, community professionals). The post holder will work closely with children, young people, and their families and carers to ensure that care is adjusted to meet their individual needs. The post holder will lead by example, demonstrating the importance of person-centered care at all points of patients’ healthcare journeys.
Job interviews are expected to be held on 26th September 2025.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of effective, accessible and high-quality care which is responsive to the needs of Children and Young People with learning disabilities.
* Provide specialist advice and support relating to Learning Disability and Autism across a range of Children’s and Young People’s services throughout the hospital.
* Support Children’s and Young People’s services in delivering accessible care to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
* Work with Children and Young People, their families and carers across a range of inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure equity of access.
* Closely collaborate with healthcare and multi-agency professionals and develop and maintain effective links between hospital services, community services, private and voluntary sectors.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Contact / Informal visits
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lydia Smith
Job title: Learning Disability & Autism Matron
Email address: lydia.smith@nnuh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01603 287862
Fiona Springall - Children and Young Peoples Learning Disability & Autism Specialist Nurse
fiona.springall@nnuh.nhs.uk
01603 647939
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