Learning Disability Care Navigator

Following a recent transformation of Learning Disability services, we have developed an innovative new role which offers a unique chance to shape how people with a learning disability access and experience healthcare. As one of the first postholders, you'll have the opportunity to shape and evolve the role, bringing your ideas and initiative to life. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to support individuals, families, and carers in navigating health services. You'll be a central point of contact, helping people access the right care at the right time, advocating for their needs, and promoting inclusion and independence. You'll use your initiative to overcome barriers to healthcare, build relationships with local services, and empower clients through personalised support. We strongly support personal and professional development, offering opportunities to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact. If you have experience of working with people with a learning disability and are passionate about person-centred care and improving health outcomes, we'd love to hear from you., The post holder will work within the Community Learning Disability Team under the direction of the team manager, and as part of amultidisciplinary team will support people with a learning disability to achieve better health outcomes and experience of services using apersonalised approach. Navigating health services can be challenging and the postholder will offer support, guidance and actively work with the person, their family and carers to identify and access the most appropriate and expert service to meet their needs effectively. Often working independently and using their own initiative, the postholder will ensure clients are able to access the right care by the right service in a timely manner.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services