Learning disabilities and Autism Pediatric Nurse

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Norwich is seeking an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to join the Complex Health Hub. The role involves ensuring equitable healthcare access for children with learning disabilities and autism, collaborating with families and multi-agency professionals. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with expertise in this field, committed to person-centered care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to work with children and young people.
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality care for children with learning disabilities.
• Provide specialist support in children's services.
• Work closely with families to ensure care meets individual needs.

Skills

Experience with Learning Disability

Experience with Autism

Excellent communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

About the Organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• 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

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence
• Ensure the integration of individualised health plans, hospital passports and admission plans into the practice of healthcare professionals within the acute hospital setting
• Provide specialist advice and support to hospital staff, ensuring there is a clear pathway of care for people with learning disabilities and / or autism
• Prioritise and respond to referrals made to the service
• Respond to unplanned/emergency admissions where a need for support/advice is identified

Important notice

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025