Learning Disability Nurse: Hospital Liaison & Care Champion

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil Marsh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Learning Disability Nurse to support people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a hospital environment.

You will be based at Yeovil District Hospital but will maintain strong links with the Musgrove Park Hospital team, working within a small but supportive service.

You will require excellent communication, teamwork and the ability to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Qualifications

• Qualified learning disability nurse.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to provide high standard nursing care with team support.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with colleagues in acute and community settings.
• Develop relationships with agencies, patients and families.
• Based at Yeovil District Hospital with links to Musgrove Park Hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Registered LD Nurse

Education

NMC registered nurse (Learning Disabilities)

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified Learning Disability Nurse to support people with learning disabilities and complex health needs in a hospital environment.

You will be based at Yeovil District Hospital but will maintain strong links with the Musgrove Park Hospital team, working within a small but supportive service.

You will require excellent communication, teamwork and the ability to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.