Job summary
- Main area
- Learning Disabilities
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- 199-7261818-MC
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bernard Weatherill House
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Closing
- 26/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Care Home Health Facilitator
Band 7
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job overview
Physical health advice and support to PWLD residing in residential care as part of the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Framework - NHS Long term Plan.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support residential care home staff to proactively manage and meet the health needs of individuals living in residential care.
The postholder will work collaboratively to ensure people living in care homes have access to enhanced primary and acute care and referrals to specialist Learning Disability Services.
The postholder will also advice and support to ensure residents maintain their independence by reducing, delaying or preventing the need for additional health and social care services.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- RNLD
- Knowledge of current research and legislation in the field of learning disability Nursing and ability to translate evidence into practice
- 2 years post-registration experience of learning disability nursing
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities with complex physical health needs.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post qualification training experience up to MA level in a relevant field
- Evidence of further associated qualifications/CPD in Learning Disability Practice.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities who engage in behaviours that challenge
- Experience of assessing people with suspected dementia and autism
- Experience of nursing in the community/CLDT
- Ability to communicate effectively across organisations and disciplines at different levels
essential
Essential criteria
- Sound knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, national policy and good practice guidance relating to people with learning disabilities. In particular, evidence based practice, clinical audit and the current access to healthcare agenda.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability in an acute/hospital setting.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leshia Conmy
- Job title
- Senior Community Learning Disability Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07976681846
- Additional information
Sathish Kumaar Kandasamy Balakrishnan
Business Support/Administrator LD
Croydon Community Learning Disability Team
Zone B- Floor 2
Bernard Weatherill House
8 Mint Walk
Croydon
CR0 1EA
020 8726 6500 EXT 23628
Mob: 07917924213
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