Primary Healthcare Liaison Nurse Learning Disabilities

Bridgeway Health Services; South Shields; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Primary Healthcare Liaison Nurse specializing in learning disabilities. This vital role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance health equity and support individuals with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing health education, maintaining disability registers, and improving health outcomes through screenings and vaccinations. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and staff wellbeing, where your contributions will make a significant impact on community health services.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD).
• Advanced practice with specialist knowledge in learning disabilities care.

Responsibilities

• Support GPs in maintaining Learning Disability Registers.
• Provide health and wellbeing education to patients.
• Act as a senior nurse within the CLDT and supervise clinical staff.

Skills

NMC registration as a Learning Disabilities Nurse

Advanced practice in learning disabilities care

Health and wellbeing education

Clinical supervision

Community experience

Education

BSc or equivalent in Learning Disabilities Care

Registered Mentor qualification

Job description

Primary Healthcare Liaison Nurse Learning Disabilities

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Job Details

Location: Wallsend Health Centre, North Tyneside
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (Secondment)
Hours: 15 hours/week (flexible, 2 days across Monday-Friday)
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum (NHS Band 7)

About Northumbria Healthcare

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an award-winning NHS Trust providing hospital and community health services in North Tyneside and Northumberland. We are rated outstanding by the CQC and are committed to innovation, quality, and staff wellbeing.

Role Overview

To provide a nurse liaison service within a large multi-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) in North Tyneside. The role involves embedding physical health and wellbeing needs across disciplines, supporting community services, and promoting health equity for individuals with learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support GPs in maintaining Learning Disability Registers.
• Provide health and wellbeing education to patients.
• Reduce health inequalities through training and consultancy.
• Contribute to regional and local strategic meetings.
• Improve health outcomes via vaccinations, screenings, and health checks.
• Respond to LeDeR themes and reports.
• Act as a senior nurse within the CLDT and supervise clinical staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Current NMC registration as a Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD).
• Advanced practice with specialist knowledge in learning disabilities care (BSc or equivalent).
• Registered Mentor qualification.
• Minimum Band 6 community experience with advanced clinical skills in learning disabilities.

Additional Information

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including BAME, LGBT+, and disabled candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be made for interviews. For more details, contact Martin Johnson at [email address] or 0191 2952764.

Note: Applicants need prior approval from their line manager for secondment and will be responsible for their own DBS costs.