Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 LD Primary Care Liaison Nurse to join the Learning Disability Service.

The primary focus of the role is to improve the physical health and healthcare experience of people with a learning disability, reducing health inequalities and supporting equitable access to Primary Care and mainstream healthcare services.

The post holder will work collaboratively with people with a learning disability, families, carers, Primary Care, Public Health Wales and Learning Disability services. The role includes providing specialist advice and support, promoting Annual Health Checks and reasonable adjustments, identifying barriers to healthcare access, and delivering education and training.

We are looking for a motivated practitioner with significant experience of working with people with a learning disability who is committed to partnership working, improving health outcomes and promoting the rights of people with a learning disability.

Main duties of the job
Providing specialist advice and support regarding the health needs of people with a learning disability.

• Working collaboratively with Primary Care, Learning Disability services, individuals, families, carers and partner organisations.
• Promoting Annual Health Checks and initiatives to reduce health inequalities.
• Supporting Primary Care to identify people with a learning disability and maintain appropriate registers.
• Identifying barriers to healthcare and promoting reasonable adjustments and accessible information.
• Supporting people with a learning disability to access mainstream healthcare services.
• Promoting good practice in relation to capacity and consent.
• Planning and delivering education and training to professionals, people with a learning disability, families and carers.
• Contributing to audit, evaluation, data collection and service development.
• Managing and prioritising an autonomous workload within a multi-agency setting.
• Promoting and championing the rights, health and wellbeing of people with a learning disability.

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 040-NMR376-1126
Job locations: Alders House, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Learning Disability Primary Care Liaison Nurse will have a key role in improving the physical health and healthcare experience of people with a learning disability, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities and improving access to primary and mainstream healthcare services.

The post holder will work collaboratively with individuals with a learning disability, families, carers, Primary Care, Public Health Wales, Community Learning Disability Teams and other relevant services. The role will provide specialist advice, support, education and guidance to improve understanding of the health needs of people with a learning disability and enable appropriate access to healthcare.

The post holder will support the development and promotion of Annual Health Checks, health promotion initiatives, reasonable adjustments and accessible information. They will work with Primary Care colleagues to identify barriers to accessing healthcare and develop appropriate actions to address these.

The role will include the provision of advice and consultation to professionals and agencies, supporting Primary Care services in relation to learning disability registers and records, and promoting best practice in areas such as capacity, consent and reasonable adjustments.

The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of education and training for people with a learning disability, families, carers, health and social care staff and Primary Care colleagues. This may include jointly delivering training with people with a learning disability.

The post holder will also contribute to audit, evaluation, research and service development, including the collection, analysis and presentation of data and reports. They will support the development of evidence-based practice, clinical pathways, guidance and initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for people with a learning disability.

The post holder will work autonomously, manage and prioritise their own workload, contribute to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working and provide supervision and support to students and junior colleagues where appropriate.

The role requires travel across the Health Board geographical area and occasional attendance at meetings, training or events outside of the immediate locality.

Person Specification
Qualifications and or knowledge
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (RNLD / RNMH / RGN)
• Understanding of clinical governance and its application to professional practice
• Understanding of the health inequalities experienced by people with a learning disability
• Understanding of best practice in reducing health inequalities for people with a learning disability
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the field
• Knowledge of physical health issues relevant to people with a learning disability

Desirable

• Degree at first level
• Teaching qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with a learning disability
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals and services.
• Experience of assessing and identifying the health needs of people with a learning disability and supporting access to appropriate healthcare.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting or promoting Annual Health Checks for people with a learning disability.
• Experience of contributing to service improvement, audit, data collection or evaluation.
• Experience of working with Primary Care services.

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to provide specialist learning disability advice and guidance to Primary Care and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and respond appropriately to competing demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with a learning disability, families, carers and a range of professionals, adapting communication where required.
• Ability to identify and promote reasonable adjustments to support equitable access to healthcare.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to analyse information and data to identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development.
• Ability to influence others and promote improvements in healthcare for people with a learning disability.

Values
Essential

• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability and a commitment to high standards of practice.
• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and respectful approach to people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrates a positive and flexible approach to change and service development.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: Alders House, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/

For questions about the job, contact:
Team Lead LD Health Liaison, Emily Howells, emily.howells2@wales.nhs.uk

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