Acute Liaison Nurse for LD and Autism | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Ebrill 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Cwmni: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7918078/156-7728991-A |
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This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However in line with Cornwall first principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Acute Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Nurse , working with children and adults accessing acute care.
This post has been developed to increase access and reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and/or who are on the autism spectrum.
Act as a resource for the acute hospital regarding the complex health needs of people with a learning disability and or on the autism spectrum.
Manage the interface between mainstream general hospital services, primary care services and community specialist disability services.
Support children and adults with Learning Disabilities and /or Autism as Inpatients, outpatient appointments and emergency attendances.
Develop effective and collaborative working with healthcare and multi-agency colleagues, including identifying and meeting the training needs and providing specialist and nursing advice.
Incorporate the philosophy outlined in “Valuing People”, working closely with the Equality and Diversity, Inclusion lead.
Work in adherence with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, advising other staff on its correct application.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s establishedSouth West Clinical School in Cornwallexists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026