Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Nurse Learning Disabilities/NDS

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

The Consultant Nurse Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity (LD/NDS) role will need to support the ongoing development of services in both inpatient and community services.

We are looking for visible credible clinical nurse leader with an expert level of LD/NDS related knowledge and a strong focus to deliver innovative solutions.

Main duties of the job

Professional Leadership and consultancy

Expert Practice

Policy Practice and service development

Education, Development,Research and Training

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£81,774 to £93,879 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7921363-PLD

Job locations

Mole Business Park

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide professional nursing leadership ,strategic direction, supervision and expert consultancy on all aspects of clinical nursing practice and care of people with Learning Disabilities/Neurodiversity across inpatient and community services. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Registered Nurses RNLD, Masters Degree, Non Medical Prescriber Clinical Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse RNLD
Masters Degree

Desirable

5+ years of Experience in a clinical role,
Non Medical Precriber

Registered Nurse RNLD Masters Degree Evidence of CPD

Essential

Registered Nurse RNLD
Masters Degree
Experience of working with Neurodiversity

Desirable

5+ years of Experience in a clinical role,
Non Medical Precriber

Person Specification

Registered Nurses RNLD, Masters Degree, Non Medical Prescriber Clinical Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse RNLD
Masters Degree

Desirable

5+ years of Experience in a clinical role,
Non Medical Precriber

Registered Nurse RNLD Masters Degree Evidence of CPD

Essential

Registered Nurse RNLD
Masters Degree
Experience of working with Neurodiversity

Desirable

5+ years of Experience in a clinical role,
Non Medical Precriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.