See job advert here – closing date 3rd November 

Job summary

This post is an integral part of ensuring the success of the Learning Disability and Autism (LDA) Programme and sets expectations for reducing the number of in-patients with a learning disability (LD) and / or autism across Kent and Medway.

Care and Treatment Reviews (CTRs) and Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (CETRs) are part of NHS Englands commitment to transforming services for people with learning disabilities, autism or both. CTRs are adult based reviews and CETRs are for children and young people 5-18 years. The post holder will chair both types of reviews for people living in the community who are at risk of admission to hospital and for in-patients in learning disability and mental health hospitals.

The post holder will assist the NHS Kent & Medway ICB with performance compliance by ensuring CTR/CETRs are carried out on time and to a high standard.

The post holder will also support the LDA Project Management Office (PMO) with delivery of projects to expand and improve the quality and range of services and support for people with LD or autism.

The role will involve working with a wide range of people, patients, families and partner agencies with the ultimate goal of improving the lives of people with learning disability and autism.

The NHS England learning disability and autism advisory group are looking for autistic people, people with a learning disability and family carers to join the group. They want people who can share their experiences of health services to improve the health system. They want to include members with links to groups and networks of people the NHS doesn’t always listen to. For example, people who have more severe learning disabilities and people from different ethnic backgrounds.  

For more information see Learning disability and autism advisory group – NHS England – Citizen Space