Learning Disabilities and Vulnerabilities Specialist
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation TrustExeter, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust based in Exeter. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515. Applications close on 15 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual who has demonstrable knowledge and experience working with people with a learning disabilit...
Implement Trust wide Learning Disability and vulnerable patient policies and procedures, to improve the experiences of patients and staff with vulnerabilities.
Lead on LEDER for the Trust. Working closely with the safeguarding team and learning from deaths team.
Be the lead and champion LD, Autism and vulnerabilities and use skills to educate and colleagues of the importance of improving experiences of vulnerable patients.
Provide advice and guidance on area of expertise, supporting safeguarding reviews into patients with a LD, Autism, dementia, or other vulnerability.
Improve patient care for people living with a learning disability, autism and dementia or other vulnerability.
Make the SWASFT a dementia friendly employer and support dementia friendly communities.
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Essential: - Substantial demonstrable specialist experience working with people with a learning disability, autism and/or dementia or other vulnerabilities in a similar role or setting; - Demonstrable current experience and knowledge in vulnerabilities and health inequalities, including attending multidisciplinary team meetings; - Previous or current experience of working in ambulance Trusts, other NHS settings or social care; - Recent Leadership experience
Desirable: - Experience of participating in LEDER reviews; - Experience in participating in patient/public forums
Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse; - Master's Degree or equivalent level experience in relevant field
Desirable: - Additional leadership qualification
How this role compares
We hold 835 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role pays more than about 70% of them.
There are 11,887 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,273 of them in South West.
You have 9 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 33 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has 14 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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