Clinical Educator for Learning Disabilities and Autism

Job overview

Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT ROLE

Band 7

Fixed Term Contract: 14 months

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Learning Disabilities Educator who is enthusiastic about education and learning within healthcare to join our team.

This role will join as a member of the BWC Learning Disability Liaison Team and will be vital in leading the development of establishing the Learning Disability, Autism and Mental Health agenda through learning from incidents, educational resources and tools etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an exciting journey with our patient safety, quality and education.

Education and Learning at Birmingham Women’s & Children’s Hospital are a forward thinking, multi-professional, innovative team who facilitate a wide range of learning activities for all our staff.

The post holder will develop and deliver education and learning events where there will be identified training needs for the workforce.

If you possess sound clinical experience and you can demonstrate effective management, leadership, teaching and communication skills we would like to hear from you.

For further information or an informal visit, please contact: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• Lead, coordinate and deliver education and training in Learning Disabilities and Autism, including the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism.
• Deliver Learning Disabilities and Autism awareness and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) training to support staff competence and compliance.
• Maintain a visible clinical presence on wards, providing real-time advice, coaching, and support to staff.
• Support the development and implementation of reasonable adjustments, including CHOICE Assessments and effective use of Hospital Passports.
• Analyse and interpret data from incidents, audits, and reviews to inform education and improve patient safety.
• Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives relating to Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Coordinate and support responses to SEND requirements, including Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and quality assurance.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.
• Support, supervise, and develop Band 6 staff and administrative colleagues within the Clinical Education Team.
• Work collaboratively with ward managers, professional leads, and external partners to identify and meet workforce development needs.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, national standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain own professional development and contribute to a positive learning culture across the organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.