Learning Disabilities Acute Liaison Nurse
- Employer
- Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Horsham
- Salary
- £23,023 pro rata at Band 5 - £28,050 at Band 6
- Closing date
- 25 Mar 2019
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- Sector
- Healthcare, Nursing
- Contract Type
- Fixed term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Learning Disabilities Acute Liaison Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5/6 registered nurse to join the Learning Disabilities Health Facilitation team for a fixed term of 9 months to cover maternity leave. This role aims to improve the quality of care received by individuals with Learning Disabilities in the acute hospital setting and to help facilitate open and easy access for people to general hospital services. The post will provide liaison services for residents of West Sussex who access East Surrey Hospital, and the local community hospitals.
If you would like to make a difference to the experience that people with Learning Disabilities have in hospital then we would like to hear from you.
For further information about the post please contact Christine Mazek on 01403 227000 ext 7341
At the interview the candidates will be asked to give a 5 minute presentation on " How the Acute Liaison nurse can support a person with Learning Disabilities through out their hospital journey
Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Company
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.
We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.
Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?
- Flexible working patterns offered across our services
- Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
- Excellent research opportunities
- BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
- Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
- Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....
- Website
- http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us
- Telephone
- 01273 696011
- Location
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Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB
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