Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Nurse Specialist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Basildon is looking for a full-time learning disability nurse to enhance the delivery of quality care for patients with learning disabilities and autism. Responsibilities include improving care services, collaborating with professionals, and supporting specific individuals. Applicants are encouraged to apply for this vital role that closes on September 24, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the improvement of effective and accessible quality care delivery within acute services.
• Work in partnership with various services to ensure good practice.
• Manage the interface between hospital services and individual needs.
• Participate in developing training and assessment of staff.
• Support individuals who have a diagnosis of Autism.

Job description

Overview

Our award-winning Learning Disability and Autism Team is currently seeking a full time learning disability nurse to work at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead in the improvement of effective and accessible quality care delivery within acute services, and be responsive to the needs and requirements of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism that access our services.
• Work in partnership with the Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia Service Lead and the wider MSE safeguarding services, to support the development of acute hospital service and ensure good practice and healthcare provision for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients.
• Operate in an operational and clinical capacity; work with healthcare and multi-agency professionals; manage the interface between mainstream hospital services, specialist community services, private & voluntary services and families, to obtain the best outcomes from available hospital services to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Participate in the development of training and assessment of staff in line with national, regional and local standards in the care of vulnerable individuals.
• This post is site specific within the MSE hospitals; however post holder may be asked to support other sites depending on service need.
• The role will include the support of individuals who have a diagnosis of Autism without a learning disability.

Organisation and opportunities

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Further information

For further information regarding this position, please refer the job description.

We look forward for your application.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025