Nurse Consultant - Learning Disabilities

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Learning Disabilities Nurse Consultant to join their Learning Disabilities Service in Tayside. This strategic role will aid in transforming care delivery for those with learning disabilities through clinical leadership, collaboration, and innovative service improvement. Candidates must possess substantial experience in nursing and a commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care. The organization promotes equality and diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in senior nursing roles related to learning disabilities.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
• Experience in strategic clinical leadership and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation in learning disability services.
• Collaborate with clinicians and managers to improve health outcomes.
• Influence practice and shape service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Nursing skills

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Advanced clinical training

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning Disabilities Service in Tayside. We are undergoing a period of change and looking for the right person to join us in a strategic position to support the service through transformational change. This is the establishment of a new nursing leadership role within the service and is an exciting opportunity for someone who has the experience to undertake this role.

We are seeking a Learning Disabilities Nurse Consultant who is committed to delivery of high-quality, person-centred care and is passionate about working collaboratively to support improvement and sustainable service delivery for the learning disabilities population.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced senior nurse or advanced nurse practitioner who will influence practice, shape service delivery, and lead innovation to ensure people with learning disabilities receive safe, effective, and compassionate care across all settings. You will work at a system-wide level, collaborating with senior clinicians, managers, and partner agencies to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance the experience of people with learning disabilities and their families or carers.

You will be a nurse leader with substantial experience working with people with learning disabilities in senior roles. We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Consultant Nurse for Learning Disabilities to provide advanced clinical leadership, professional expertise, and strategic direction across our Learning Disability services.

NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honest and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

Informal enquiries to: Lindsey Bailie General Manager [e-mail] or Sarra Kettles, Associate Nurse Director, MHLD [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37 hours.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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