Lead Nurse/Practitioner – Learning Disability and Autism

Job summary

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and values-driven nurse or allied health professional to lead our Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) service at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

In this pivotal Band 8a role, you will head a small but impactful team focused on championing and embedding inclusive, high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people across both acute and community services. You'll be instrumental in delivering the NHS Long Term Plan priorities and driving improvements aligned to the Trust's adult safeguarding and patient experience agendas.

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative leader who is passionate about health equity and skilled in navigating complexity.

You should have:

• Significant experience at Band 7 or above.
• A professional background as a registered nurse (Learning Disability, Mental Health or Adult), or as an AHP with HCPC registration.
• Advanced knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks related to LDA, including MCA, DoLS and safeguarding.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work across boundaries and lead in emotionally challenging situations.
• A strong track record in education, service improvement, and partnership working.
• A commitment to promoting dignity, inclusion and co-production at all levels of care.

Main duties of the job

You will lead and develop the Homerton Learning Disability and Autism service, providing advanced clinical leadership, strategic oversight, and expert guidance. The role involves managing key team members including the Acute Liaison Practitioner and Inclusion Lead, and working closely with the Head of Adult Safeguarding.

Your remit will include:

• Developing and embedding a Trust-wide LDA strategy, including delivering the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
• Working across pathways and services to ensure equitable, person-centred care for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
• Building workforce competence and confidence through education, support and reflective practice.
• Providing visible expert leadership, offering advice to teams and directly supporting staff in complex care planning.
• Ensuring the Trust delivers its obligations under the LeDeR programme and national LDA improvement standards.
• Working in partnership with external agencies, ICBs and local authority services to shape pathways and improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Leading quality improvement and service evaluation projects, chairing the Trust's LDA Working Group and contributing to safeguarding governance.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Hackney

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Hackney

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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