Learning Disability and Autism Nurse

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Main area Learning Disability Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Working hours ) Job
-CORP-8250493

Site The Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

To provide specialist leadership, expertise, and support in relation to learning disabilities and autism across the Trust, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.

The post holder will work to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and outcomes, support workforce development, and contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of systems, policies, and care pathways that meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and/ or autism and their families.

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

The Learning Disability and Autism Practitioner will provide specialist clinical expertise and leadership to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Working across the Trust, the post holder will promote the reduction of health inequalities, improve patient experience and outcomes, and ensure that services meet the needs of people with learning disabilities and autism.

The post holder will act as a specialist resource for patients, families, carers, and staff, supporting the development of care pathways, policies, and clinical practices that promote equitable access to healthcare. They will contribute to service improvement initiatives, support the development and delivery of learning disability and autism training, and champion compliance with the Accessible Information Standard.

Working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, the post holder will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care while monitoring and evaluating the quality of services provided. The role will contribute to the Trust's strategic objectives by supporting inclusion, reducing health inequalities, and improving…