Primary Care Liaison Nurse – Learning Disability

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is recruiting a Band 6 Learning Disability Primary Care Liaison Nurse to improve health outcomes and access for people with a learning disability. You will work with individuals, families, carers, Primary Care, Public Health Wales and LD services to promote health checks and reasonable adjustments.

The post emphasizes reducing health inequalities and working in partnership to provide specialist advice, education and training to professionals.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RNLD / RNMH / RGN)
• Understanding of clinical governance and its application to professional practice
• Understanding of the health inequalities experienced by people with a learning disability
• Understanding of best practice in reducing health inequalities for people with a learning disability
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the field
• Knowledge of physical health issues relevant to people with a learning disability
• Desirable: Degree at first level
• Desirable: Teaching qualification

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist learning disability advice and guidance to Primary Care and other healthcare professionals.
• Working collaboratively with Primary Care, Learning Disability services, individuals, families, carers and partner organisations.
• Promoting Annual Health Checks and initiatives to reduce health inequalities.
• Supporting Primary Care to identify people with a learning disability and maintain appropriate registers.
• Identifying barriers to healthcare and promoting reasonable adjustments and accessible information.
• Supporting people with a learning disability to access mainstream healthcare services.
• Promoting and championing the rights, health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Clinical governance

Health inequalities

Best practice for health inequalities

Legislation knowledge

Physical health issues in LD

Welsh language ability

Education

First-level degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Qualifications And Or Knoweldge

Essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 LD Primary Care Liaison Nurse to join the Learning Disability Service.

The primary focus of the role is to improve the physical health and healthcare experience of people with a learning disability, reducing health inequalities and supporting equitable access to Primary Care and mainstream healthcare services.

The post holder will work collaboratively with people with a learning disability, families, carers, Primary Care, Public Health Wales and Learning Disability services. The role includes providing specialist advice and support, promoting Annual Health Checks and reasonable adjustments, identifying barriers to healthcare access, and delivering education and training.

We are looking for a motivated practitioner with significant experience of working with people with a learning disability who is committed to partnership working, improving health outcomes and promoting the rights of people with a learning disability.

Main duties of the job

Providing specialist advice and support regarding the health needs of people with a learning disability.

• Working collaboratively with Primary Care, Learning Disability services, individuals, families, carers and partner organisations.
• Promoting Annual Health Checks and initiatives to reduce health inequalities.
• Supporting Primary Care to identify people with a learning disability and maintain appropriate registers.
• Identifying barriers to healthcare and promoting reasonable adjustments and accessible information.
• Supporting people with a learning disability to access mainstream healthcare services.
• Promoting good practice in relation to capacity and consent.
• Planning and delivering education and training to professionals, people with a learning disability, families and carers.
• Contributing to audit, evaluation, data collection and service development.
• Managing and prioritising an autonomous workload within a multi-agency setting.
• Promoting and championing the rights, health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualifications And Or Knoweldge

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse (RNLD / RNMH / RGN)
• Understanding of clinical governance and its application to professional practice
• Understanding of the health inequalities experienced by people with a learning disability
• Understanding of best practice in reducing health inequalities for people with a learning disability
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the field
• Knowledge of physical health issues relevant to people with a learning disability

Desirable criteria

• Degree at first level
• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of working with people with a learning disability
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals and services.
• Experience of assessing and identifying the health needs of people with a learning disability and supporting access to appropriate healthcare.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supporting or promoting Annual Health Checks for people with a learning disability.
• Experience of contributing to service improvement, audit, data collection or evaluation.
• Experience of working with Primary Care services.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to provide specialist learning disability advice and guidance to Primary Care and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and respond appropriately to competing demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with a learning disability, families, carers and a range of professionals, adapting communication where required.
• Ability to identify and promote reasonable adjustments to support equitable access to healthcare.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to analyse information and data to identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development.
• Ability to influence others and promote improvements in healthcare for people with a learning disability.

Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability and a commitment to high standards of practice.
• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and respectful approach to people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrates a positive and flexible approach to change and service development.