Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and autonomous senior practitioner to join the Trust as the Lead Nurse for the Learning Disability/Autism  team.

We are looking for a motivated individual with vision to change and improve services, who is empathetic and dedicated to working as part of the Safeguarding team.

Applications are invited from Learning Disability Registered Nurses, who have current significant experience of working with people with learning disabilities and extensive experience of working at Band 7 level or above in a health care environment.

We are looking for someone who has excellent leadership skills, effective organisational skills, highly developed communication skills and the ability to interact with people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. As a key member of our Leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the care and experience of patients with learning disabilities, autistic people  within our Trust.

So, if this sounds like the right role for you and have the skills we need, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

To provide excellent leadership and management to the Learning Disability Nurses across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT).

To act as the strategic lead in the development of equitable and high-quality health care for people with autism and learning disabilities  within acute care across the MSEFT.

To contribute to the planning and prioritising of targets with the Associate Director for Safeguarding, Director of Nursing, Chief Nurse and other strategic partners.

To provide evidence based clinical advice and expertise to practitioners within the service, service users, cares and others.

To take delegated responsibility for operational management, leadership and clinical practice as required. 

To take a lead role in the development of education and training programmes delivered by the service regarding the health agenda.

To taking a leading role in audit, research and governance arrangements within the service.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
 
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.