Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Good communication and listening skills
- Skills
Leadership skills
- Skills
Ability to respond positively to change
- Skills
Able to communicate with all levels of staff within the Trust and a variety of agencies
- Skills
Able to work autonomously
- Skills
Able to support staff in decision making processes in complex circumstances
- Knowledge
Expert theoretical and practical knowledge of supporting individuals with an LD or autism accessing NHS services and sound knowledge of local and National policies and guidance.
- Knowledge
Understand the audit process and improvement methodology.
- Knowledge
Understanding and awareness of equality and diversity and health care inequalities which may affect services users in their day to day lives.
- Other Requirements
Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
- Other Requirements
Role model our Trust values every day
- Other Requirements
Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Other Requirements
To have a positive, patient centered caring approach
- Other Requirements
To maintain positive professional relationships with Trust colleagues and wider members of the Hertfordshire safeguarding MDT
- Other Requirements
Have an ability to empower others.
- Other Requirements
Be an effective time manager.
- Other Requirements
Have line management skills.
- Other Requirements
Have an ability to enthuse and motivate others to achieve goals
- Other Requirements
Have an ability to remain calm and focused when under pressure in order to maximise positive outcomes
- Previous Experience
Evidence of leading service change
- Previous Experience
Experience of leading within a team
- Previous Experience
Understanding evidence-based practice and its application at a service user facing leve
- Previous Experience
Have sound knowledge of the national learning disabilities strategy and LeDeR program
- Previous Experience
Have experience and knowledge of working alongside statutory and voluntary organisations
- Qualifications / Training
Registered nurse on part 2 of the NMC register (adult nurse, RN2)
- Qualifications / Training
Registered nurse on part 2 of the NMC register (Learning disabilities nurse, RN6)
- Qualifications / Training
Evidence of post registration continual professional development in relation to learning disabilities, policy and practice
- Qualifications / Training
Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning
- Qualifications / Training
Hold an MSc or have evidence of study at MSc level or have a willingness to undertake further study.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications / Training
Teaching and assessing in clinical practice qualification
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust as the Learning Disability and Autism Nursing Lead.
The post holder will act as an expert clinical resource, providing accessible, accurate, and relevant information, advice, and support to patients with a learning disability or autism, their families and carers, Trust staff, and partner organisations. They will provide specialist leadership to ensure that people with a learning disability or autism receive safe, equitable, and person-centred care and that appropriate reasonable adjustments are identified and implemented to meet individual needs.
The successful candidate will identify, develop, and lead initiatives that enhance the experience and outcomes of patients with a learning disability or autism across all Trust services. The post holder will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided to this patient group, using data, audit findings, patient feedback, incident reviews, and national benchmarking standards to drive continuous improvement.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The Learning Disability and Autism Lead Nurse will work both independently and as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical leadership, advice, and support to improve the care and experience of people with a learning disability or autism accessing Trust services.
The post holder will coordinate information with patients, carers, clinical teams, and partner agencies to support effective patient journeys across outpatient, inpatient, and discharge pathways. They will promote awareness of the specific health needs of people with a learning disability or autism, supporting staff to deliver person-centred care and implement reasonable adjustments in accordance with national standards and statutory requirements.
Acting as a highly visible specialist nurse resource across the organisation and lead on the Trusts strategy for the management in Adults with an Learning disability or autism.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details of Job description and person specifications please see the attached applicant pack.
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.
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This advert is for Learning disabilities and Autism specialist Nurse with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Stevenage, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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