Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Triage Clinician

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and excitingchallenge?

This is a great opportunity to join our Triage Hub based at Middleton Health Centre. We are looking for experienced and motivated senior clinicians with either a nursing or an AHP qualification who have a keen interest and/or experience in clinical triage.

You will be responsible for the triage and prioritisation of all new referrals as well as the prioritisation of planned and unplanned care for new & existing patients.

You will require expert clinical knowledge and judgement to aid your decision making. You will be expected to spend time in clinical practice to enhance and support this.

The role is an office-based role, but we can offer flexible working to support your work life balance.This service will operate from 7am-10pm, 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

You will prioritise planned & unplanned care on an urgency basis along with supporting patients along their journey through services. You will work closely with primary and secondary care, as well as local third sector and voluntary organisations.

The Triage role supports patients to ensure they receive care in the most appropriate place, by the most appropriate team at the most appropriate time. You will be required to virtually consult with staff, patients, carers and other professionals.

You will work to professional and regulatory codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that your clinical practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge. This is an exciting role in a dynamic service, and we welcome your application.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

About us

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP985B2345

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS10 4HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Desirable

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification attached in the supporting documents section.

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

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS10 4HT


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS10 4HT


Employer's website

https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Team Manager

Sarah Doherty

s.doherty12@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP985B2345

Job locations

Leeds Community Healthcare Trust

Leeds

LS10 4HT


Supporting documents

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