Learning Disability Liaison Nurse

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Bedford, Luton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Learning Disability Liaison Nurse to join the Health Facilitation Service covering Bedfordshire and Luton. The role will be split between Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable in line with service needs.

The successful nurse will work with adults with learning disabilities in an acute hospital setting—inpatient, outpatient or planned admission—delivering holistic, quality care and contributing to reducing health inequalities, supported by an

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a focus on learning disability care.
• Commitment to supporting adults with learning disabilities in acute hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within an acute hospital setting and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver on projects to reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities.
• Support ongoing nursing development within an established team and engage with partner agencies.

Skills

Registered nurse

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Learning Disability Liaison Nurse (Health Facilitation Service, Bedfordshire and Luton)

Do you have a passion for working with people who have a learning disability and supporting them to access health services when they need to?

An opportunity has arisen with the Acute Liaison Nurses of the Health Facilitation Service, which is part of the Learning Disability Service in Bedfordshire and Luton, East London Foundation NHS Trust. (ELFT)

The role will be split between Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable in accordance with service demands.

The role is suitable for a dynamic and compassionate registered nurse who is committed to supporting the needs of adults with a learning disability who are accessing the services within an acute hospital setting either as an inpatient, an outpatient or planned admission.

You will need to be passionate about ensuring a high-quality, holistic approach to the health care and support provided to people with learning disabilities, in the acute care environment. You will be required to work autonomously and as part of a wider team and deliver on projects reducing health inequalities.

You will be provided support to develop your nursing skills within an established team, to enhance your autonomous practice and engage with a range of different agencies. The Trust actively encourages professional development through the appraisal and supervision process, and you will be provided with regular supervision.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Knowledge of local and national health initiatives that focus on the health of people who have a learning disability is a key requirement of this job. Additionally, a sound knowledge and understanding of physical health conditions which affect the learning disability population is essential.

You will work alongside a Lead Liaison Learning Disability Nurse as well as alongside members of the wider multidisciplinary clinical team.