Learning Disability Access Practitioner

Leicestershire Partnership; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking LD Access Practitioners to help adults with learning disabilities access timely care. You will assess referrals, identify needs and risks, provide advice and support, and collaborate with health and social care partners to promote wellbeing and independence.

We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Registered Nurses, with essential professional registration and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Professional registration and a full UK driving licence are essential.
• Experience in learning disability services is valued.
• Qualifications in health or social care relevant to LD services advisable.

Responsibilities

• Screen and prioritise referrals.
• Complete holistic assessments and care plans.
• Manage risk and review waiting lists.
• Provide advice and support to service users, carers and referrers.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and partner teams.
• Coordinate multi-agency responses where required.

Skills

Holistic assessments

Risk management

Referral screening

MDT collaboration

Education

Professional registration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities? Join our friendly and supportive Learning Disability (LD) Access Team, where you will play a key role in helping people access the care and support they need.

We are looking for two enthusiastic LD Access Practitioners and welcome applications from qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Registered Nurses.

As part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will be the first point of contact for referrals into community learning disability services. You will complete holistic assessments, identify and manage risk, review people waiting for support, and work with partner agencies to ensure individuals receive timely, safe, and effective care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist learning disability knowledge, enhance your clinical skills, support students, and contribute to improving outcomes for service users. In return, you will receive regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

A relevant professional registration and full driving licence are essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Sophie Wright, Clinical Team Lead [e-mail] 07385 557432

Job Description Summary

Make a real difference by helping adults with learning disabilities access the right support at the right time.

As part of our friendly multidisciplinary team, you will assess referrals, identify needs and risks, provide advice, and support, and ensure people receive the most appropriate care. You will collaborate closely with colleagues, carers, health, and social care partners to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Screen and prioritise referrals.
• Complete holistic assessments and care plans.
• Manage risk and review waiting lists.
• Provide advice and support to service users, carers, and referrers.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and partner teams.
• Coordinate multi-agency responses where required.

This is a rewarding opportunity to develop specialist learning disability experience within a supportive and innovative service.

Working Pattern

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Full-time and part-time (minimum 0.6 WTE) applications welcome. Flexible working considered.

Essential

Professional registration, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We may close the advert early, if we receive enough applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over one hundred settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over one million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs, the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.