Explore Autism Nurse Jobs in the UK
The role of an autism nurse or Registered Nurse in Learning Difficulties (RNLD) is hugely significant in a healthcare setting. They provide care for some of the most vulnerable patients in a hospital or community setting.
We’ve been working with autism nurses and autism specialists for over 20 years, helping to place them in fulfilling roles in NHS healthcare settings and care homes.
If you’re an autism nurse or RNLD looking for your next job, you’re in the right place. We have a wide range of positions available across the country, with ongoing training and development available to help you excel in your career.
Browse our available roles below, and make sure to submit your CV. We’ll then be in touch if any suitable jobs become available, which could place you in a position to make a real difference in your community. Let’s affect futures together.
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if you can’t find what you’re looking for, send us your CV and we’ll be in touch as soon as a suitable job is available.
We’ve got autism specialist and RNLD jobs that cover all of the UK, including:
- Aberdeen
- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Brighton and Hove
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Nottingham
- Plymouth
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent
Dedicated autism specialist recruitment consultant
We work with autism nurses to place them in fulfilling, rewarding positions at NHS hospitals and trusts across England and Wales. Once registered, you’ll benefit from a dedicated recruitment consultant who will work with you to secure your next dream role.
To be eligible to join Athona as an autism specialist, you’ll need:
To be a registered Nurse with the NMC (RGN/RMN OR RNLD)
Have an Enhanced DBS
A license to practice medicine in the UK
Other requirements may be necessary, depending on the role.
Resources to help you apply for autism specialist roles
For help with meeting any of these requirements, please take a look at our resources:
Why join Athona?
Each week we run two hassle-free payrolls
Access to a specialist recruiter on a 1-2-1 basis
Candidate of the month reward & recognition scheme
Support obtaining mandatory training & maintaining full compliance
Proud to support careers and services
Looking for other nursing jobs?
Explore more nurses jobs and find your dream job hassle-free. We’re recruiting Mental Health Nurses too, for jobs that work around your lifestyle.
FAQ
The role of an autism specialist or nurse can be highly varied depending on their respective healthcare setting and level of experience. Generally, this type of role will involve healthcare coordination across community teams, addressing safeguarding and accessibility concerns, acting as a key point of contact for patients and their families, and undergoing or delivering training to develop resources.
As an on-framework agency, our roles offer negotiable rates of pay based on your level of experience and location within the UK. A registered nurse role leading a learning disability and autism service in Essex, for example, could earn up to £50,000 a year.
The specific salary banding for a role you’re interested in will be displayed on its respective job description page.
Many areas of the UK have a shortage of RNLD candidates at present, putting this kind of position in high demand. This means that NHS Trusts often rely on staffing agencies such as Athona to fill positions, which can assist with salary negotiations depending on your level of experience.
