# Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/learning-disability-and-autism-specialist-nurse/6e7fe8a5-5e4b-45b5-a6bf-2591de440ac4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/learning-disability-and-autism-specialist-nurse/6e7fe8a5-5e4b-45b5-a6bf-2591de440ac4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (08:00-18:00 4 days per week (Monday-Friday)) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T11:01:08.342Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Learning_Disability_Children_Young_People_Mental_Health/Learning_Disability_Children_Young_People_Mental_Health-v7886497 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7886497?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse with a specific interest in Children and Young People to work within the Focused Support Team in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) and the Managed Clinical Services which include Starlight Ward at Wythenshawe, the Children's Resource Centre at Trafford and the Children's Ward at North Manchester. The Focused Support Team support delivery of high quality care to children and young people with learning disability, autism and mental health within the acute hospital setting. The successful applicant will become a key advisor across the hospital and build relationships within clinical settings providing guidance, leadership and expertise to ensure both the physical and individual needs are met. The post holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary professionals providing a link for the paediatric nursing teams to the relevant CAMHS and Learning Disability Teams. The post holder will also work alongside the RMCH and Managed Clinical Services (MCS) Education Team to develop and deliver on an Education Strategy in RMCH/MCS to teach, empower and support clinical teams to achieve high standards of care in hospital for Children and Young People with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and or Neurodiverse needs. ### Main duties of the job Undertake person centred assessments to ensure care is appropriately assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated for Children and Young People. Enable clinical and administrative teams to implement and ensure appropriate risk management and reasonable adjustments are in place. As a specialist advisor lead and model positive behaviour plans to support and meet any Learning Disability, Neurodiverse and or Mental Health needs of children and young people when attending hospital. Work in collaboration with the multi disciplinary team and external agencies to agreed and achieve high standards of care. Support the Team Manager by taking an active role to lead and guide team members and assist with management tasks such as rostering and coordinating the team Support hospital ward staff in their care and management of children and young people. Advocate for children and young people with Mental Health, Learning Disability and or Neurodiverse needs and their families. Attend MDT care planning meetings and work in partnership with departments and agencies to ensure care delivered is aligned to NHS Standards and legal frameworks. Build and deliver education and training for staff to enable and empower their professional development. Mentor and supervise junior staff and students providing support and advice. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment.   If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices.  For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Demonstrates knowledge of key issues for mental health, learning disability and autism in the acute setting - Demonstrates knowledge of governance issues in acute setting for Children/Young People in acute setting **Desirable** - Demonstrates awareness of the impact of this role in the acute setting - Demonstrates knowledge of Restrictive Interventions ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a health area/with individuals with mental health needs, a learning disability, autism or both - Experience of applying Positive Behaviour Support - Experience of working on own and as part of a team - Ability to supervise and support staff **Desirable** - Experience of working with children and young people - Experience of working in the acute setting - National and local links with Learning relevant networks - Audit experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse - Learning Disability - Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development **Desirable** - Experience of supporting learners in practice - Positive Behavioural Support Training ## Documents - [fst ld job description (pdf, 688.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10161031) - [fst mh&ld b6 person spec (pdf, 280.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10161029) - [mh ld nurse functional requirements (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10161030) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.