Senior Learning Disability & Autism Specialist, CAMHS Lead

East London Nhs Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner to join the Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health on a 12-month pilot. The role provides specialist leadership, clinical expertise, and strategic support across inpatient pathways to improve outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

The post focuses on workforce development, service improvement, and collaboration with families, partner

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse/Learning Disability nurse or Children's nurse with UKCC/NMC registration.
• Post-graduate qualification in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
• Experience in CAMHS or equivalent.
• Band 7 or equivalent with at least 2 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Learning Disability and Autism assessment, consultation and intervention within Coborn.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans and reasonable adjustments.
• Promote effective communication strategies and positive behavioural support.
• Deliver training, coaching and consultation to multidisciplinary staff teams.
• Contribute to reducing restrictive interventions and improving patient experiences and outcomes.
• Support admission, care planning, discharge planning and transition processes.
• Collaborate with families, carers and partner agencies for coordinated care.
• Lead quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives.
• Provide specialist advice on neurodivergent needs.
• Support compliance with national standards, policies and best practice guidance.

Skills

CAMHS clinical skills

Leadership ability

Training & mentorship

Audit & quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

UK nursing registration

Post-graduate CAMH qualification

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner to join the Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health on a 12-month pilot. The role provides specialist leadership, clinical expertise, and strategic support across inpatient pathways to improve outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

The post focuses on workforce development, service improvement, and collaboration with families, partner