Band 6 - Nurse for Learning Disability and Autism, Safeguarding Team
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£41,957 – £50,387 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2233 (81% match) is an eligible occupation, and West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 81% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 15% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2233 Registered specialist nurses Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Learning Disability and Autism Nurse to join the Safeguarding Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract or through a secondment opportunity.
To provide specialist leadership, expertise, and support in relation to learning disabilities and autism across the Trust, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.
The post holder will work to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and outcomes, support workforce development, and contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of systems, policies, and care pathways that meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, autism and their families.
As an individual we will expect you to possess excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, working closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines, and in partnership with external providers, whilst also being able to work independently.
A key responsibility will be promoting and ensuring equality in line with Trust, local and legal guidelines for people with learning disabilities and autism is maintained.
The individual will be highly motivated and always embedding the Trusts values into daily practice.
*Interview week commencing 16th November*
Job description
Working in collaboration with the Trusts Matron for learning disability and autism.
Applicants would be working in a largely clinical capacity across the sites, providing professional nursing leadership and maintaining high standard of care across the Trust.
The role includes involvement in patient safety incidents, service development, enhancing patient experience, and multidisciplinary working within the trust and with external providers.
The post holder will be highly visible and act as a role model ensuing equality is provided to patients.
The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly to meet service needs.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - adult, child, learning disability
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience
- Clinical practice and experience as a Band 5 nurse.
- Recognised clinical training qualification or equivalent clinical supervisor/assessor training/ experience.
Desirable
- Specialist community public health nurse (health visiting/school nursing).
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of learning disability and autism legislation and practice
- Good knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Good knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards.
- Ability to use specialist knowledge to advise other staff.
Desirable
- Experience in managing complaints, feedback and investigations.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical practice and experience as a Band 5 nurse.
- Experience of working with learning disability/autism.
- Experience of developing relationships with multiagency colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of learning disability/autism
- Teaching / training experience to other health professionals.
About the employer
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- St Albans City Hospital
Hertfordshire
Requires improvementRated Jun 2020
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered specialist nurses (SOC 2233) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~61k in sample- Offer £41,957–50,387
- Middle half £33,956–50,284
- Median £42,016
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£33,956–50,284), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.