SPA Clinical Coordinator - Abingdon

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 nurse for the SPA Clinical Coordinator role. This position involves performing triage assessments, identifying patient needs, and working within a supportive team to deliver high-quality care. The role offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Access to tailored learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Pension scheme

Lease car

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in community health services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality triage assessments.
• Identify patient needs and appropriate service destinations.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Join to apply for the SPA Clinical Coordinator - Abingdon role at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a highly motivated Band 6 nurse to join our busy but rewarding Single Point of Access (SPA) team.

Role Overview

The SPA is a triage service that enables members of the public, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to refer patients to community health services. The successful candidate will use advanced triaging skills to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, deliver high-quality assessments, and manage clinical risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality triage assessments using enhanced assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Identify patient needs and appropriate service destinations, including referrals to urgent community response, crisis and social care, community hospitals, and specialist services.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a supportive team environment.
• Maintain professional development through relevant training.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in community health services.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering positive patient outcomes.

About Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide physical, mental health, and social care across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and patients' homes, aiming to provide care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is to ensure everyone receives “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” and our values are “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression.
• Access to tailored learning and development.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 with continuous service.
• NHS discounts, pension scheme, lease car, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and more.

Application Details

For further information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Malgorzata (Maggie) Ainsworth
• Job Title: SPA Clinical Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

We encourage applicants with the right motivation and values, even if they do not meet all requirements. Please get in touch to discuss further.