Job overview

Are you a passionate Learning Disability Nurse, or Paediatric Nurse with experience in caring for Children and Young people with Learning Disabilities? Do you wish to pursue a specialist nursing role?

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team of dedicated staff here at UHCW who always strive to put the needs of the child and the voice of the child first.

The post holder will be the expert in providing clinical and educational support across all aspects of learning disability and autism. They will be expected to co-ordinate, develop and deliver appropriate training plans, supervision/ debriefing and support to all staff across the unit.

This post will play a key role implementing interventions to promote the health and wellbeing of children, young people and the families affected by learning disabilities and autism. The post will assist the Paediatric Nursing team in providing additional support for any child or young person who requires it. They will be the main link in learning disability and autism care, working as an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary Team who will positively represent the needs and rights of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism promoting equality.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 15th May 2025.

Main duties of the job

As an inclusive employer we work hard to be flexible, we are happy to create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Please feel free to contact the Recruiting Manager to see what this could look like for you in practice. 

We have a supportive and welcoming team which includes the Paediatric Adolescent Lead, Ward Management team, Paediatric Matrons, Paediatric Practice Educators, and a dedicated Paediatric Workforce Lead. Together they will ensure you receive the support you require throughout the recruitment process as well as overseeing your training and induction requirements to enable you to carry out your role.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.