* 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

About us

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!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full list of duties and responsibilities required for this role, please refer to the attached document named Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• oFirst degree master's or equivalent clinical experience that recognises highly developed and complex levels of knowledge
• Significant experience of leadership / management at a senior level

Desirable

Desirable

• Project Management qualification

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

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