Job overview
This exciting opportunity sits within the SABP Learning Disability Acute & Primary Liaison Team. The role is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), working Monday to Friday.
As a Senior Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse, you will support adults with learning disabilities to access high-quality healthcare at East Surrey Hospital. This role is ideal for an experienced NMC-registered nurse, and we welcome applications from Learning Disability Nurses, Adult Nurses, and Mental Health Nurses, recognising the value of a diverse skill mix.
You will bring confidence in applying your specialist knowledge and clinical expertise to improve health outcomes and patient experience for adults with learning disabilities. You will play a key role in advocating for patients, influencing care delivery, and promoting person-centred, inclusive practice.
We are committed to supporting your professional growth. You will receive regular clinical and management supervision, an annual appraisal, and ongoing support from a skilled and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support adults with learning disabilities across a range of hospital settings, including inpatient, outpatient, planned and unplanned admissions. You will play a vital part in ensuring individuals can access high-quality healthcare, tailored to their unique needs.
You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating person-centred care, working closely with patients, their families, support staff, hospital teams, and partners across the SABP Learning Disability Division. Your collaborative approach will help ensure each individual receives compassionate, appropriate care throughout their hospital journey.
A key focus of the role is championing inclusion and “mainstreaming” best practice across hospital services. You will deliver training to hospital staff, including induction sessions and bespoke learning opportunities, raising awareness and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities.
As a Senior LD Acute Liaison Nurse, you will also take on leadership responsibilities, providing supervision and line management to 1–2 junior team members, supporting their development and fostering a positive team culture.
In addition, you will actively promote the learning disability agenda across the hospital and within the SABP LD Division, contributing to a variety of workstreams and initiatives that drive service improvement and innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please check the attached job description document for more information on the requirements of this job
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years of relevant post qualification clinical experience/management of a case load.
- Experience in specialist area, ( e.g.; primary care, community)
- Knowledge of current issues, including relevant legislation and practice for people with a learning disability
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Experience of leading clinical practice/service development/project work
Desirable
- Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel as part of role
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or suitable equivalent. ( RNLD, RGN, RNMH)
- Additional academic qualification relevant to area of work.
- Nursing mentorship or Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice qualification
Desirable
- Leadership and or Management qualification / evidence of study desirable.
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This advert is for Senior Learning Disability Acute Liaison Nurse with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Leatherhead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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