Band 6 - Nurse for Learning Disability and Autism, Safeguarding Team

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 6 - Nurse for Learning Disability and Autism, Safeguarding Team The closing date is 20 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Disability and Autism Nurse to join the Safeguarding Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract or through a secondment opportunity. To provide specialist leadership, expertise, and support in relation to learning disabilities and autism across the Trust, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. The post holder will work to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and outcomes, support workforce development, and contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of systems, policies, and care pathways that meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, autism and their families. As an individual we will expect you to possess excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, working closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines, and in partnership with external providers, whilst also being able to work independently. A key responsibility will be promoting and ensuring equality in line with Trust, local and legal guidelines for people with learning disabilities and autism is maintained. The individual will be highly motivated and always embedding the Trusts values into daily practice. *Interview week commencing 1st November* Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to have a sound knowledge of the legislation, guidance, relevant reports and research in relation to learning disability, autism and safeguarding. Support and contribute to projects relevant to learning disabilities and autism. Work closely and in partnership with the Acute Health Liaison team in the care and management of patients admitted to the Trust. Support the Matron for learning disability and autism in running the learning disability and autism ward rounds, ensuring clear information sharing, appropriate risk assessments and care planning. Attend external groups on behalf and as a representative of the Trust. Work with the Safeguarding team in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effective safeguarding practice surrounding patients with a learning disability autism or both Develop good working relationships with practitioners in other wider agencies who contribute to learning disabilities, autism, safeguarding families, children, and adults. Demonstrate good communication skills, negotiation, diplomacy skills in practice. Contribute to the development of chronologies, reports and action plans for learning disability and autism, safeguarding reviews or PSIRF as directed by the Matron for learning disability and autism. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values a