Learning Disability Liaison Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card and NHS perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join our hospital team, caring for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will liaise with colleagues across acute and community services, support families, and deliver evidence-based, compassionate care with your team. This role emphasizes communication, empathy and autonomy within patient-centred plans.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current registration and CPD
• Full, clean driving license and ability to travel across the county
• Experience with highly complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviours

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of nursing care with a multi-disciplinary team
• Offer clinical supervision to unqualified team members
• Deliver patient-centred care using department systems

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patient-centred care

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

Job description

Are you a qualified learning disability nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? Our nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking a compassionate person to work with people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a hospital environment. You will need to liaise with colleagues within both acute and community settings and develop relationships with other agencies, patients and family members. This opportunity is for a qualified learning disability nurse. You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team. To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care. To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy. The post holder will also provide oversight and effective clinical supervision to unqualified members of the team, and empower them to provide quality, person-centred support for patients.

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH) Current registration with relevant professional body Evidence of continuous professional development Must hold a full, clean driving license and be able to travel across the county if necessary, Experience of working with people with highly complex learning disabilities and highly complex health needs. Experience of working with people who present with unpredictable and challenging behaviours. Expert knowledge in the development and implementation of highly complex health packages. Evidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care, Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills Be skilled in undertaking and managing highly sensitive and/or contentious conversations with patients, families, carers, support networks and Trust staff. Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in working with multi- professional teams, patients with learning disabilities, their families and support networks. Adapt communication to assist accessibility and maximise understanding for people with complex communication difficulties. Listens to others' views respectfully and action as appropriate High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.