Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia Service Lead

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 March 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous senior practitioner to join the Trust as the Lead Nurse for the Learning Disability, Autism and Dementia team.

We are looking for a motivated individual with vision to change and improve services, who is empathetic and dedicated to working as part of the Safeguarding team.

Applications are invited from Learning Disability Registered Nurses, who have current significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and extensive experience of working at Band 7 level or above in a health care environment.

We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a key member of our Leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the care and experience of patients with learning disabilities, autistic people and dementia within our Trust.

So, if this sounds like the right role for you and have the skills we need, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

To provide excellent leadership and management to the Learning Disability and Dementia Nurses across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT).

To act as the strategic lead in the development of equitable and high-quality health care for people with autism, learning disabilities and dementia within acute care across the MSEFT.

To contribute to the planning and prioritising of targets with the Associate Director for Safeguarding, Director of Nursing, Chief Nurse and other strategic partners.

To provide evidence based clinical advice and expertise to practitioners within the service, service users, cares and others.

To take delegated responsibility for operational management, leadership and clinical practice as required.

To take a lead role in the development of education and training programmes delivered by the service regarding the health agenda.

To taking a leading role in audit, research and governance arrangements within the service.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 a year Per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0431

Job locations

MSE

Southend

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant training and be currently registered on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Experience of being a clinical expert and having completed specific post registration training at Masters Level or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation and practice issues at local and national level.
Knowledge and understanding of governance, quality, risk management, and data protection.
Experience of leading service planning, development and strategy.
Experience of staff management.

Communication Skills

Essential

Ability to impart highly complex and sensitive information to others with different levels of understanding.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations and publications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant training and be currently registered on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
Experience of being a clinical expert and having completed specific post registration training at Masters Level or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation and practice issues at local and national level.
Knowledge and understanding of governance, quality, risk management, and data protection.
Experience of leading service planning, development and strategy.
Experience of staff management.

Communication Skills

Essential

Ability to impart highly complex and sensitive information to others with different levels of understanding.
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills including presentations and publications.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).