Charge Nurse Single Point of Access
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Charge Nurse to join the Single Point of Access (SPoA) team within the Hampshire and Southampton Learning Disability Service. You will undertake comprehensive assessments of referrals, provide expert clinical input for decision-making, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and professionals. The position involves working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate support.
Essential criteria
- RNLD (registrants in other fields of nursing will be considered with evidence of practice experience working with people with learning disabilities).Computer literacyMentorship courseClinical supervision training
Desirable criteria
- Level 6 or Level 7 learningLeadership course
- In depth experience of working with people with a learning disability, preferable within a community team setting.Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).Evidence of ability to work in a way which is flexible and responsive to the needs of individual service users.Evidence about clarity of the level of performance expected and how to support self and others to achieve this.Evidence of ability to change or adapt the way things are or explore opportunities change processes and work flexibly.Evidence of ability to build effective working relationships with other care and support providers outside the organisation.Evidence of effective team working and leadership skills.Ability to work autonomously and under pressure and set priorities for self and team staffDetailed knowledge of learning disability guidelines in current practice.Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.Ability to inject pace, energy and positivity into the work environment.Actively seeks and implements ideas for improving the quality of service from those working in their team, and the patients we serve.Ability to attend base daily when required is essential.
- Experience of RIO computer system.
- Evidence of championing service development.
- Coaching or leadership course.
- Membership of specialist clinical interest group (CAP).
- Evidence of ability to build effective working relationships with other care and support providers outside the organisation.
- Access to vehicle for work purposes is desirable. Ability to attend base daily when required, is essential.
- RNLD (registrants in other fields of nursing will be considered with evidence of practice experience working with people with learning disabilities).Computer literacyMentorship courseClinical supervision training
- Level 6 or Level 7 learningLeadership course
- In depth experience of working with people with a learning disability, preferable within a community team setting.Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).Evidence of ability to work in a way which is flexible and responsive to the needs of individual service users.Evidence about clarity of the level of performance expected and how to support self and others to achieve this.Evidence of ability to change or adapt the way things are or explore opportunities change processes and work flexibly.Evidence of ability to build effective working relationships with other care and support providers outside the organisation.Evidence of effective team working and leadership skills.Ability to work autonomously and under pressure and set priorities for self and team staffDetailed knowledge of learning disability guidelines in current practice.Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application.Ability to inject pace, energy and positivity into the work environment.Actively seeks and implements ideas for improving the quality of service from those working in their team, and the patients we serve.Ability to attend base daily when required is essential.
- Experience of RIO computer system.
- Evidence of championing service development.
- Coaching or leadership course.
- Membership of specialist clinical interest group (CAP).
- Evidence of ability to build effective working relationships with other care and support providers outside the organisation.
- Access to vehicle for work purposes is desirable. Ability to attend base daily when required, is essential.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Charge Nurse Single Point of Access
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
The Hampshire and Southampton Learning Disability Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Charge Nurse to join our Single Point of Access (SPoA) team, the gateway to our specialist service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving the health and wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities by ensuring they receive the right support, at the right time, from the right service.
Our Learning Disability Service is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare across Hampshire and Southampton, supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a valued member of our innovative and forward-thinking SPoA team, you will work alongside a vibrant rotational multi-disciplinary team, undertaking comprehensive assessments of referrals and helping determine unmet health needs that may require specialist learning disability support.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for:
- Completing comprehensive assessments and triage of referrals.
- Providing expert clinical input to support decision-making and care planning.
- Communicating effectivel
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