Clinical Nurse Specialist - Learning Disabilities and Autism

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will provide expert advice to the multidisciplinary team and ensure the implementation of reasonable adjustments in patient care. The role involves liaisons with families and other health services to ensure equitable access to high-quality care. This position emphasizes inclusivity and values diverse applications in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and advice to the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and support the implementation of reasonable adjustments for patients.
• Liaise with families, patients, and health organizations.

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and dynamic learning disability nurse to work within the Learning Disability and Autism Team at GOSH as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that patients with learning disabilities and/or Autism who use Trust services receive both equitable and the highest possible standard of care. Our team is committed to ensuring that children and young people with learning disabilities and/or Autism, and their families receive equal access to safe, high quality care and treatment that is person centred to meet their particular needs, across all of our services. Furthermore, that they are equally valued and included as active partners in their care, recognising their individual expertise. Our vision is built around a culture of evidence-based healthcare, inclusivity and continued learning and improvement. As a senior nurse leader, the Learning Disabilities and Autism CNS is a key member of the Nursing and Patient Experience team with a responsibility to contribute to wider service delivery. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that patients with learning disabilities and/or Autism who use Trust services receive equitable care. This will include:

• Providing expert support and advice to the multidisciplinary team
• Assessing and supporting the implementation of person centred reasonable adjustments for patients with a learning disability and/or Autism.
• Supporting trust adherence to the Mental Capacity Act(2005)
• Liaising with families, patients and other health and social care organisations

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.