Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse

About the Position This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Disability Nurse to take on a leadership role within the Complex Physical Health nursing team, as part of the Community Learning Disability Team in Greenwich. The post holder will be part of an experienced nursing team consisting of nurses and specialist support staff who work towards improving the physical health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities within the local borough. We are open to considering applications for part‑time, job share and flexible hours, provided that hours can be covered by sufficient and appointable applicants. If you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application or interview process, please let us know. Key Responsibilities Provide visible, high‑calibre nursing leadership and support around the 'Complex Physical Health' (CPH) of Learning Disability within a multi‑disciplinary framework. Lead the development of complex physical health of Learning Disability practice, promoting the clinical and professional development of staff within the community team, to ensure they provide holistic and evidence‑based care. Provide specialist assessment, intervention and management, working collaboratively with colleagues, service users, families and other agencies. Lead on providing robust health liaison to acute and primary care to ensure our service users are able to access mainstream health services. Contribute to the continuing development of the ALD Service Physical Health Group. Apply evidence‑based care to support physical well‑being utilising Learning Disability specific and mainstream health targets. Assess and manage complex clinical issues in relation to service users; advise and collaborate with carers, professionals and other agencies around complex clinical interventions and outcomes. Assess, implement and critically evaluate intervention outcomes to maintain and improve the physical well‑being of service users; involve other agencies/services as appropriate to meet need. Liaise with multi‑disciplinary colleagues and other professionals/agencies to address issues that create barriers to social well‑being and report on unmet needs and obstacles to senior colleagues. Develop training for staff, users and carers around health promotion. Facilitate service users and carers in overcoming barriers to accessing primary care and other NHS services. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - please ensure you select this on your application form. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. For full details on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Adjustments and Accessibility If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview if they have any questions about the role or the process. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. 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Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and into Kent. Our core hospital sites include Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, and the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care #J-18808-Ljbffr