Learning Disability Clinical Lead Nurse

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a passionate Learning Disability Nurse ready to lead and innovate in acute care settings?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Learning Disability Nurse (Band 7) to drive change across our Learning Disability Liaison Service at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. This exciting and expanding role offers the opportunity to shape service delivery, reduce healthcare inequalities, and improve patient experience for adults with learning disabilities across Somerset.

We welcome applications from those looking for full-time, part-time hours (minimum of 30 hours), or job share arrangements.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Lead, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of the liaison service, manage a skilled team, and work with acute care colleagues to implement inclusive care pathways. You'll provide expert advice on complex cases, guide education and training, and lead initiatives to eliminate barriers to care.

This role is perfect for someone who is not only clinically strong but also passionate about service development, patient advocacy, and collaborative working.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH)
• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Experience of working within the acute hospital setting

Experience

• Managing and leading services.
• Experience of working with people with highly complex learning disabilities and highly complex health needs
• Expert knowledge in the development and implementation of highly complex health packages

Additional Criteria

• Ability to analyse complex data and translate in a meaningful way to implement operationally.
• Professional and patient-focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.