Learning Disability Liaison Nurse – Complex Care & Discharge

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Learning Disability Liaison Nurse to provide specialist support across acute care, CHC, and services for individuals with complex needs who are at risk of crisis or hospital admission. The post works within SHCLDT in Devon, across Continuing Health Care, Intensive Assessment and Treatment and Primary Care Liaison.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers, champion best practice, and promote trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• Registered RNLD or equivalent.
• Experience in learning disability nursing within community/acute care.
• Ability to lead on complex care planning and multidisciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing assessment and care planning for adults with learning disabilities.
• Coordinate complex care across CHC, SHCLDT and primary care liaison.
• Support discharge planning and reduce avoidable admissions.
• Act as lead practitioner for adults with learning disabilities across the community pathway.

Skills

RNLD registration

Discharge planning

Complex care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) or equivalent

Job description

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Learning Disability Liaison Nurse to provide specialist support across acute care, CHC, and services for individuals with complex needs who are at risk of crisis or hospital admission. The post works within SHCLDT in Devon, across Continuing Health Care, Intensive Assessment and Treatment and Primary Care Liaison.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers, champion best practice, and promote trauma-informed,