Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Learning Disability Nurse to join the learning disability and autism team on a fixed‑term contract. We are looking for a motivated and committed nurse with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Learning Disability Nurse or a Newly Qualified Learning Disability Nurse to gain valuable experience supporting patients in an acute hospital setting, working alongside a supportive team.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. We proudly champion individuality and an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The Learning Disability and Autism team has a strong focus on delivering person‑centred care in collaboration with all services across the acute setting for patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients.
- Holistically assess and identify health and psychosocial needs of individual patients
- Plan programmes of care to meet these needs, in partnership with the patient, their carers and colleagues to support their hospital treatment pathway
- Train learners and other nursing staff, acting as a knowledgeable resource to the patient group
- Support and participate in the workstreams set out in the learning disability and autism workplan
- Challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of patients and clients and to improve health outcomes
Person Specification
- The candidate must be confident to work under pressure and demonstrate good leadership and organisational skills
- Service runs Monday to Friday core working hours
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
- Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Knowledge of own role within the team
- Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
- Awareness of evidence‑based practice
- Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
- Evidence of on‑going personal development
- Able to use initiative
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of recent study
- Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
- Teaching experience
Trust Values
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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