Nursing - Learning Disability and Autism Lead

  • Department Learning Disabilities and Autism
  • Salary £53,775.00 – £60,504 per annum
  • Closing Date 24/10/2024
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a
  • Job ref 223-DAL-551-A
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time considered)

Job overview

* Please note, the banding for this role is subject to agenda for change outcome *

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Disabilities Nurse leader to join our Corporate Nursing team as we continue our quality "Getting to Good" improvement journey.

Providing expert clinical and professional leadership across the Trust, working across boundaries as required developing and supporting improvements in a patient-centred, seamless care. You will be a visible role model, developing clinical practice standards across the organisation and assuring the provision of safe, effective and evidence-based care in this priority area.

The Lead Nurse for Learning Disabilities and Autism will act as the named lead, supporting the Executive lead and the Director of Nursing by leading and co-ordinating the implementation of key quality improvement projects, in line with best practice across adult and children's services.

This role is pivotal to creating and delivering our Learning Disability and Autism vision, to develop and deliver a Learning Disability and Autism Charter, maintain clinical standards of care and implement quality improvement; this includes ensuring the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards are met and exceeded. You will also work closely with our Learning Disability Provider and key stakeholders across the Integrated Care System.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist expert Learning Disabilities and Autism advice and support across the Trust, working in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Nursing to improve the care provided to patients with Learning Disabilities and/ or Autism to ensure this is based on best practice.

Experience of leading change utilising continuous improvement methodologies and influencing practice, as well as working in multi-professional teams and across organisational boundaries is essential. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Sara Bailey, Deputy Chief Nurse (Quality) Sara.bailey8@nhs.net

Working for our organisation

You will be working as part of the Corporate Nursing team, who are welcoming and supportive and will aid you with forming strong links within the organisation. The Corporate Nursing teams consists of a wide range of specialities who will be able to advise and assist with key initiatives and improvement work.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

 

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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