Clinical Nurse Specialist, Learning Disability and Autism

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Learning Disability and Autism(LD/A) Clinical Specialist Nurse to join LD/A team under the safeguarding team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust .

We are looking for a passionate and experienced nurse who will champion the care and support of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism across our acute hospital settings. You will be at the forefront of promoting equitable access to care, delivering training, and embedding personalised approaches to reduce health inequalities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RGN with relevant experience) with current NMC registration.
• Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Autism Act).
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
• Experience of delivering training and supporting organisational change.
• A flexible, compassionate, and proactive approach.

We are fortunate to work with in a large integrated safeguarding team. The team consists of Named Nurses for Children and Adults, a Consultant Nurse, Named Midwife, Named Doctor, Safeguarding midwives, Safeguarding nurses for both children and adults, learning disability/autism staff and administrators.

The working days are Monday to Friday 9-5.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the lead specialist nurse for learning disability and autism across the Trust.
• Provide clinical advice and support to staff working with patients with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Coordinate and promote the implementation of reasonable adjustments to ensure person-centred care.
• Offer consultation, supervision, and training to colleagues across departments.
• Develop and review care pathways and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families, carers, and external agencies to ensure safe and inclusive care planning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.