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Job overview

We are seeking a Learning Disability & Autism Liaison Clinician to join our established service at Southmead Hospital. We provide an innovative seven day service to support the Hospital to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and autistic people .

The successful applicant will be patient about enabling access to acute services, have excellent understanding of the needs of autistic people & people with learning disabilities and be able to advice on reasonable adjustments to ensure equitable access to healthcare.

Communication skills working with service users with diverse needs, presenting training and communicating  with hospital staff, community care staff and carers is essential to be successful in this role.

Main duties of the job

Your primary purpose will be to the provision of the Learning Disability & Autism Liaison service in the Hospital. This includes providing high quality clinical practice to individuals including clear record keeping and case load management systems.

You will supervise students and potentially junior staff. You will also contribute to and coordinate a number of projects that may span the Hospital and other services within the Sirona Adult Health Learning Disability Service and with external partners to contribute to the achievement of service objectives. You will contribute towards the development of the wider Learning Disability & Autism liaison services across BNSSG by working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the objectives of the services. 

You will be responsible to the Lead Hospital Liaison Nurse (Sirona Adult Health Learning Disability Service) for the delivery of high quality, safe and cost-effective provision of the Learning Disability & Autism Liaison Services at the Hospital. As a clinician within the service you will also contribute to the Sirona Adult Learning Disability Health Service in line with organisational objectives. 

Working for our organisation

Looking for a job to fit around you and your lifestyle? Perhaps you’re ready to take your next step, considering a career change, or seeking a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference. 

At Sirona care & health we provide local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. From clinical to clerical, we offer a variety of location-based and community roles to choose from with hours to fit around you.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

You’ll receive Agenda for Change hourly rates with a 12.5% annual leave bonus, increased pay for weekend, out-of-hours, or Bank Holiday shifts, along with NHS benefits such as high street discounts and a generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Our offer includes a range of paid-for training, and support for your health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested?  View our benefits leaflet attached.