Learning Disabilities and Autism Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0126 |
Summary
Improve the quality of care received by people with a LD and / or autistic people in the acute hospital setting Act as a resource for staff related to LD and/ or autism Lead and coordinate the delivery and development of pathways for patients with LD and / or autistic people, using national guidance, standards and clinical practice and local protocols Provide direct care to patients with LD and / or autistic people, act as an advocate and ensure their voice is heard Support wards and departments to manage complex patients with LD and autistic people, including outpatients and patients coming to the hospital for elective procedures Support families and carers to ensure good decision making about care and management, providing advice and information Build links with external care providers and support discharge planning for people with LD and / or autistic people Work with Matrons, Ward Managers and Clinical Teams identify opportunities to drive internal improvements Act as a link between community-based learning disabilities services and acute Trust Collate, conduct analysis and validation of data related to the care and management of people with LD and / or autistic people Responsible for producing and ensuring reports are submitted within agreed timescales Facilitate open and easy access to all Trust services Review and develop communication methods for people with LD and / or autistic people Review cases and lead on any multiagency reviews related to the learning from deaths for people with a LD and / or autistic people For further details of the role please see the attached job description.