Band 8a Lead Nurse, Learning Disabilities & Autism

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate and skilled Lead Nurse to join a forward-thinking healthcare organization. This role focuses on enhancing care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, providing clinical leadership and support to staff. As a key member of the leadership team, you will influence patient experiences and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Join a diverse and committed team dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare services, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

London Living Wage Employer

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in Learning Disabilities.
• Extensive experience in acute healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of nursing services for patients with Learning Disabilities.
• Provide professional leadership across all age groups within the Trust.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Expertise in Learning Disabilities

Empathy

Education

Learning Disability Nursing Registration

Significant Experience at Band 7 Level

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous senior practitioner to join the Trust as the Lead Nurse for the Learning Disability & Autism Team. We are looking for a visionary and empathetic nurse with a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals in an acute hospital environment.

Applications are invited from Learning Disability Registered Nurses with current significant experience working with people with learning disabilities and extensive experience at Band 7 level or above in an acute healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing the quality of care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism within the hospital setting, acting as a role model and clinical expert in learning disability and autism nursing across the Trust, and supporting clinical staff in care planning.

We seek someone with excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills, capable of engaging with professionals from diverse backgrounds. As a key member of our leadership team, you will influence the care and experience of patients with learning disabilities and autism within our Trust.

Main duties of the job

This role involves leading the development of high-quality nursing services tailored to the holistic needs of patients with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The post holder will provide professional and clinical leadership across all age groups within Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust (BHRUT), overseeing the Trust's Learning Disabilities & Autism Team for both children and adults.

About us

We are an organization committed to continuous improvement, driven by a desire to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. We have recently expanded our facilities, including two new theatres at King George Hospital, and our CEO, Matthew Trainer, has been recognized as a top leader in the health sector.

Our main sites are KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford, serving over 330,000 visitors annually through busy emergency departments. We are actively working to transform our A&E services and enhance patient care through various innovative centers and community services.

Our diverse staff of over 8,000, representing 146 nationalities, is committed to flexible working arrangements and professional development, including apprenticeships. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and are preparing to implement an electronic patient record system to improve our services.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £59,490 to £66,239 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG