Learning Disability Liaison Nurse

Job summary

Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities in acute healthcare?

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and committed Band 6 Acute Learning Disability Liaison Nurse to join our dedicated liaison service team at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. You will play a vital role in improving access to healthcare and reducing inequalities for adults with learning disabilities across our acute sites.

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

Main duties of the job

As a Learning Disability Liaison Nurse, you'll provide expert guidance to acute staff, advocate for patients with learning disabilities, and ensure reasonable adjustments are identified and implemented under the Equality Act 2010. From planned admissions and outpatient appointments to emergency presentations, you'll support safe, equitable care through every stage of the patient journey.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated RNLD to further develop their specialist skills, influence patient outcomes, and contribute to wider cultural change in acute care settings.

Join a team where your expertise will help remove barriers and make healthcare safer, more accessible, and more inclusive for people with learning disabilities.

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.