Specialist Learning Disability/Autism Nurse

4 weeks ago


Chelston Somerset, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time €51,376

Are you an experienced senior Learning Disability Nurse looking to move your career forward, in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals?

5 hours a week (Mon-Fri) where you will take the lead on quality, service users safety and pre-admission assessments and liaison with the case managers and care coordinators.

As an experienced Nurse from the NHS or private sector, you'll have a background in working in a similar environment, supporting people with learning and disabilities to lead happy and fulfilled lives.

It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You will also design and deliver supervision and training to junior members of the nursing team and students. Previous experience in a secure setting and rehabilitation would be highly desirable.

There are also career development opportunities, with a huge range of courses that will help you grow and succeed. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

A relevant nursing qualification

NMC registration

A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach

A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

This role will be Monday - Friday 9-5

Join the multidisciplinary team at Wellesley Hospital providing care to men and women with mental health conditions in a modern and purpose-built hospital with low and medium secure environments.

The unit is one of NHS England’s pilot sites to test new approaches to delivering mental health care and works alongside local NHS trusts and private care providers in the South West.

Wellesley Hospital is conveniently located near Wellington, close to the M5 and commutable from Taunton, Exeter, Yeovil and surrounding areas.

5,000 welcome bonus

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.

Pension contribution to secure your future.

Life Assurance for added peace of mind.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure



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