Learning Disability Liaison Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil Marsh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Yeovil is seeking a qualified Learning Disability Nurse to join our hospital services. You will care for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs, liaising with acute and community teams to ensure seamless care.

Based at Yeovil District Hospital with links to Musgrove Park Hospital, the role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality nursing, strong teamwork, and effective communication with patients, families and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current practice status.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard nursing care to people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Liaise with colleagues in acute and community settings, and engage with patients, families and other agencies.
• Contribute to developing relationships with partner services to support patient care.

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 be based at Yeovil District Hospital but will maintain strong links with the Musgrove Park Hospital team. We are a small but very supportive service.

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.

This advert is open to experienced registered learning disability nurses.