B6 Triage Nurse (Fixed Term Contract)

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a B6 experienced triage nurse to join our Minor Injuries Unit at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. The position offers fixed-term employment from July 25, 2025, to January 1, 2026, with responsibilities in patient assessment and treatment, under the guidance of qualified ECPs. Ideal candidates will have significant ED experience and be driven to advance their nursing careers.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in emergency department.
• Qualifications include Manchester Triage Training or equivalent.
• Mentorship Qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, and treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses.
• Work as a clinical nurse alongside qualified ECPs.
• Maintain a practice portfolio to evidence specialist skills.

Skills

Triage

Assessment

Treatment

Cannulation

Venipuncture

Education

NMC registered nurse (Adult / Paed)

Mentorship Qualification

Manchester Triage Training or equivalent

Job description

We have developed an exciting opportunity for a B6 experienced triage nurse to undertake a fixed-term role within our Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit (soon to be upgraded to an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), and with ad hoc cover at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Emergency Department if needed). Various hours are available, and we are inviting applications from our internal nurses interested in developing their nursing careers.

Successful candidates will work alongside our qualified ECPs to develop and utilize their skills and competencies in triage, assessment, and treatment of patients presenting with minor injuries and illnesses at the Minor Injuries Unit/UTC, with rotations into the RS Emergency Department.

Post holders will have a dedicated ECP Clinical Mentor for support and will receive ongoing clinical support throughout their practice. Candidates will maintain a practice portfolio to evidence their specialist skills in this area.

Job Purpose

The role is a fixed-term contract from July 25 to January 1, 2026. The post holder will work as a clinical nurse alongside qualified ECPs, using their skills to undertake triage, assessment, and support in managing and treating patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

Essential Criteria

• NMC registered nurse (Adult / Paed) with 2+ years of emergency department experience, Manchester Triage Training or equivalent, Mentorship Qualification, cannulation, venipuncture, streaming, and IV additives.

Desirable Criteria

• Non-Medical Prescribing, Physical Assessment (L5/6), minor injury/illness courses, plastering, suturing, IRMER/XR, bony assessment.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. We offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and are committed to developing your career. Our diverse team ensures you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led, providing integrated care bridging hospital and community services, including regional cancer care. Our main site is in Guildford, with community hospitals at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh, and adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us Outstanding overall.

We are proud of our achievements and are investing in colleagues' professional development and our facilities, with over £45 million planned for upgrades in the coming years. Now is an excellent time to join us.

Note: Although not our usual practice, adverts may close early, so we encourage early applications.

Watch our video about Royal Surrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

For more details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Charlotte Morley
Job Title: Lead Emergency Practitioner
Email: [e-mail]