Learning Disability Liaison Nurse

Job summary

Are you a dedicated and experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RN) who keeps patient wellbeing at the heart of everything you do?

We are seeking a Learning Disability Liaison nurse (Band 6) to join our dynamic team and play a vital role in facilitating accessibility to healthcare for patients with learning disabilities in our acute setting.

We have full time or part time hours available, and options at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital

You will require good communication skills and strong team working skills.

An informal visit / conversation is always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

Main duties of the job

As a Learning Disability Liaison nurse, you will be responsible for supporting patients with learning disabilities, their families and carers as they access the hospital, alongside giving advice and guidance to acute staff around issues relating to healthcare for people with learning disabilities. This is a pivotal role which involves liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team, managing a caseload effectively, and making quick decisions to clinically prioritise your work.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct support to people with learning disabilities when they access the hospital.

Address a wide-range of holistic issues which arise for individual patients with learning disabilities.

Support acute staff to deliver high-quality care to people with learning disabilities, highlighting where needed the requirement to comply with the Mental Capacity Act and the Equality Act.

Play a part in educating, informing and supporting acute staff around issues relating to care for people with learning disabilities.

Assist the Team Lead in developing a Shared Vision for the service

Work within a team, prioritising work among clinicians as required and escalating concerns as required

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.