Clinical Nurse Specialist, Learning Disability and Autism
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W2 1NYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Learning Disability and Autism(LD/A) Clinical Specialist Nurse to join LD/A team under the safeguardin...
- Act as the lead specialist nurse for learning disability and autism across the Trust.
- Provide clinical advice and support to staff working with patients with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Coordinate and promote the implementation of reasonable adjustments to ensure person-centred care.
- Offer consultation, supervision, and training to colleagues across departments.
- Develop and review care pathways and support quality improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with patients, families, carers, and external agencies to ensure safe and inclusive care planning.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Educated to a degree level in relevant subject area or evidence of equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty in the NHS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable: - Master's Degree in relevant subject; - Recognised teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within an acute hospital setting with people with learning disabilities and/ or autism
- Experience of team working and liaison with other agencies collaboratively and autonomously
- Experience and expert knowledge of the MCA and DoLS & advocacy.
- Experience of formal/ informal teaching of patients & staff
Desirable: - Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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