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Regional Learning Disability & Autism Physical Health Nurses (Hybrid), London

Client:

Cygnet

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4b872e5a273d

Job Views:

22

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Regional Learning Disability & Autism Physical Health Nurse with a passion for delivering the best quality of care.

Are you an outstanding Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care?

Cygnet has been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for over 30 years.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

We need a Physical Health Nurse who’s passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.

Maximising positive outcomes & recovery for our service users is a challenging, satisfying vocation.

If you care about making a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

The Role:

We are seeking to recruit 2 experienced nurses to support the development and rollout of our physical health strategy for individuals in our social care services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our service users.

The successful candidates will be Learning Disability nurses (RNLD) with excellent physical health care knowledge/experience or Registered General Nurses (RGN) with strong knowledge of learning disabilities and autism. These roles are home-based with flexibility to travel to sites as needed (about 1–2 days per week, with occasional overnight stays).

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing our physical healthcare strategy in social care for people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Ensuring equitable access to primary and secondary health services for service users
• Developing policies and procedures
• Providing physical health care advice and supporting the development of health-related care and support plans
• Facilitating skill development in others

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Has experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviors
• Possesses good knowledge of national drivers in physical health care for people with learning disabilities
• Has excellent communication and teaching skills
• Can work autonomously and as part of a team
• Is flexible and willing to travel up to 2 days per week for site visits

Education and Qualifications:

• Registered Learning Disability or General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree or equivalent experience/education
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Additional qualifications such as MIP, FLIP, ENB 998, or City & Guilds 730 are desirable

Why work with Cygnet? We offer:

• NHS and employee discount schemes
• Free meals on duty
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways
• Company-paid Life Assurance
• Smart Health Toolkit (fitness programs, nutrition consultations, health checks)