South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Triage Nurse

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

Triage Nurse, Single Point of Access (SPA) - Hambleton & Richmondshire

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? This is a great opportunity to join one of our Single Point of Access Team. We are looking for experienced and motivated clinicians with a nursing qualification and a keen interest and/or experience in triage.

This role is being established following a review as part of our transformation programme. There will be a multi-disciplinary workforce in the ISPA alongside our experienced administration team. You will be responsible for the triage and prioritisation of all new referrals as well as the prioritisation of unplanned same day care for our existing patients. You will require expert clinical knowledge and judgement to facilitate your decision making.

The roles will be office based and we can offer flexible working to support your work life balance. This service will operate from 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week.

This is an exciting role in a dynamic service and we welcome your application

The post holder will use their sound clinical knowledge and risk assessment skills to prioritise referrals through the clinical triage service as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The roles are designed to prioritise care on an urgency basis along with supporting the journey through services. You will work closely primary and secondary care as well as local third sector and voluntary organisations. The roles will support patients to ensure they receive care from the most appropriate team or service. As part of this role you will also virtually consult with staff, patients, carers and other professionals.

The post holders will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

The post holder will effectively coordinate the resources available within Out of Hospital services to maximise access to services or signpost to other appropriate services available.

The post holder will ensure that all contacts with the clinical triage services reach an effective and appropriate outcome for the patient

The successful candidate need to be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the Trust and the community models of care as they arise.

The service is committed to providing the right candidate with a development programme that will not only enhance their academic qualifications and nursing interests, but will also provide an excellent foundation for professional development, as well as gaining an insight into the intra-organisational structure and processes.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7286592

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role .

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing
  • Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
  • Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
  • Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices
  • Effective communication skills written and verbal.
  • A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.

Desirable

  • Good information technology skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a community setting
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing
  • Registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Effectively prioritises and co-ordinates own work
  • Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
  • Commitment to the needs of the service including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/ work practices
  • Effective communication skills written and verbal.
  • A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.

Desirable

  • Good information technology skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a community setting

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Matron

Karen Smith

karen.smith49@nhs.net

01609764407

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FCS-7286592

Job locations

Friarage Hospital

Northallerton

DL6 1JG


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