Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Mid and North Hampshire Division to appoint a motivated and dynamic Community Charge Nurse (Learning Disability) in the North and West Hampshire Community Learning Disability Team.
We have bases in Winchester, Basingstoke and Totton. This role is based in our Winchester office, providing leadership within the team and delivering nursing services to people with learning disabilities within the North of the county.
Main duties of the job
You will provide supervision, support, and inspiration to nurses and nursing students in the Learning Disability Service. You will co-lead on the delivery of an evidence-based, person-centred nursing service that meets the needs of this complex client group.
You will play a vital role as a Community Charge Nurse in a forward thinking and innovative team. You will work closely with the nursing and multi-disciplinary team. There will be opportunities for continued professional development and reflective practice sessions.
You will need to demonstrate effective nursing and inter-personal skills, good communication and presentation skills, be organised, and self-motivated.
A car driver is essential given the large geographical area this post covers.
If you would like to discuss this post, please contact James Hutchinson, Lead Nurse on 01962 764560 or Jodie Tulk, Team Manager on 02382 313999.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD
- Computer skills
- Mentorship course
- Clinical supervision training
Desirable
- Level 6 or Level 7 learning
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience of working with people with a learning disability, preferable within a community team setting.
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes and ability to drive.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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 effective team working and leadership skills.
Desirable
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD
- Computer skills
- Mentorship course
- Clinical supervision training
Desirable
- Level 6 or Level 7 learning
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- In depth experience of working with people with a learning disability, preferable within a community team setting.
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes and ability to drive.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 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 effective team working and leadership skills.
Desirable
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
