Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Band 6 Learning Disability Liaison Nurse (LDLT) to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work closely with acute hospital teams across Sussex to ensure that people with a learning disability receive equitable, safe, and effective care during inpatient admissions. This role plays a critical part in implementing the learning from LeDeR reviews and meeting the trust's responsibilities to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability. The LDLT nurse will act as a specialist advisor, supporting hospital staff to make reasonable adjustments, improving understanding of complex communication needs, and ensuring person-centred care planning. The post holder will advocate for individuals and their families, championing best practice in inclusive health care, and contributing to safeguarding and risk assessments to prevent avoidable harm such as aspiration, falls, and self-injury. This is a varied and rewarding role requiring clinical knowledge, experience in liaison or community learning disability nursing, and strong partnership working with acute services, primary care, community teams, and families. The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of legislation including the Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, and Care Act, and will demonstrate commitment to co-production and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post is 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week), offering flexible working and opportunities for development within Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, an organisation that values diversity, innovation, and wellbeing. The role is pivotal to delivering on our health equality priorities and supporting system-wide transformation in care for people with a learning disability.
To provide specialist liaison support within the acute hospital setting (RSCH), ensuring individuals with a learning disability receive safe, effective, and person-centred care during inpatient admissions or outpatient appointments.
To work proactively with hospital staff to identify patients requiring additional support, implementing reasonable adjustments and providing clinical advice around dysphagia, aspiration risk, falls prevention, pain assessment, and sensory needs.
To act as a key contact for hospital staff, families, and community learning disability services, ensuring robust communication, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
To participate in safeguarding processes, capacity assessments, and clinical risk assessments, particularly where concerns arise around neglect, self-harm, or premature mortality.
To maintain accurate clinical records, contribute to audits, and support quality improvement initiatives aligned with LeDeR learning and the NHS Long Term Plan.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering outstanding care and promoting the health and wellbeing of our communities. We are proud to be an inclusive and values-led organisation, with a strong focus on equality, diversity, and compassionate leadership. We recognise the importance of creating a positive working environment where staff feel supported, empowered, and part of a shared mission. We offer flexible working arrangements, a range of professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing through our health and wellbeing programmes. As a learning organisation, we actively encourage innovation, service user involvement, and partnership working across the health and social care system. As a Trust, we are passionate about reducing health inequalities and championing the rights of people with a learning disability. This role is central to those goals, ensuring that every individual has access to safe, person-centred care in hospital settings. You will be joining a skilled, supportive, and experienced team committed to making a meaningful difference. If you are passionate about inclusive healthcare and want to work for an organisation that shares your values, we look forward to your application.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Job details
Date posted: 13 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 354-LD-20294
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documentation including additional advert details which will provide a more detailed response to this section.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Current NMC Registration of 1st Level Nurse in Learning Disability
Person Specification Knowledge/Experience Essential
* Sound level of evidence based clinical practice
* To have highly developed written and verbal communication skills
* Presentation skills
* Ability to use Microsoft Office applications
* Self Motivation
* Change management
* Leadership skills
* Ability to work as a team member
* LeDeR findings and implication for practice
* Knowledge of strategies in learning disabilities
* Ability to plan, organise and evaluate own workload
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: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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