Clinical Nurse Specialist, Learning Disability and Autism: Sponsorship Available

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job summary

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 safeguarding team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust .

We are looking for a passionate and experienced nurse who will champion the care and support of individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism across our acute hospital settings. You will be at the forefront of promoting equitable access to care, delivering training, and embedding personalised approaches to reduce health inequalities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RGN with relevant experience) with current NMC registration.
  • Extensive post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, Autism Act).
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  • Experience of delivering training and supporting organisational change.
  • A flexible, compassionate, and proactive approach.

We are fortunate to work with in a large integrated safeguarding team. The team consists of Named Nurses for Children and Adults, a Consultant Nurse, Named Midwife, Named Doctor, Safeguarding midwives, Safeguarding nurses for both children and adults, learning disability/autism staff and administrators.

The working days are Monday to Friday 9-5.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

Person Specification

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.