Learning Disability Liaison Nurse (Band 6)
Job reference: 263860
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 16/11/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18
Location: Borders General Hospital
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
Department: LDS
Working pattern: 18 hours per week (2.5 days per week)

Are you a motivated and compassionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse looking to make a real difference to the health outcomes and experiences of people with learning disabilities?

NHS Borders is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Band 6 Learning Disability Liaison Nurse to join our Learning Disability Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting people with learning disabilities to access equitable healthcare services and receive high-quality, person-centred care across NHS Borders.

The Role
As a Learning Disability Liaison Nurse, you will work collaboratively across acute, community and primary care settings to improve the patient journey for individuals with learning disabilities. You will provide specialist advice, support and education to healthcare professionals, patients, families and carers, helping to reduce health inequalities and promote positive health outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a specialist resource for learning disability care within NHS Borders.
• Supporting reasonable adjustments to ensure accessible and inclusive healthcare services.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Promoting person-centred approaches and effective communication.
• Facilitating hospital admissions, discharges and care planning.
• Delivering training and awareness sessions to healthcare staff.
• Working in partnership with patients, families, carers and external agencies.

About You
You will be a Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration and experience of working with people who have learning disabilities. You will demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and partnership-working skills, alongside a commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals with learning disabilities.

Essential requirements include:

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.
• Relevant post-registration experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of current policy, legislation and best practice relating to learning disability services.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and person-centred care.

What We Offer
NHS Borders offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development, continuous learning and access to a comprehensive range of NHS staff benefits.

Informal Enquiries
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rachel Gardiner, Team Manager, on 01896 827280.

Join Us
If you are passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving healthcare experiences for people with learning disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

NHS Borders is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.