Job summary
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.
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking Trust that puts inclusion, compassion, and clinical excellence at the heart of everything we do.
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.
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH)
- Current registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Experience of working within the acute hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD, formerly RNMH)
- Current registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Experience of working within the acute hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- 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
Essential
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
