Band 7 Clinical Lead: Remote Triage & Access

Transformation Unit; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS terms & holidays

Relocation payment

Retail discounts

Well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Single Point of Access Clinical Practitioner to provide clinical triage across the Adult Community Services Division. The post involves telephone triage, assessment and management of complex cases, balancing urgent and routine needs, with leadership within the SPoA.

You will work with patients, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence and discharge planning, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and support

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)/ HCPC registered.
• Evidence of up-to-date post registration education relevant to the role.
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Independent prescriber.
• Mentoring or teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work within professional code of conduct.
• Provide clinical triage and expertise.
• Act as a first contact with high autonomy and critical judgement in advanced clinical assessment.
• With support of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, initiate investigations and manage and evaluate care.
• Make direct referrals for medical assessment within agreed pathways.
• Contribute to achieving quality targets and sustain high standards of patient care.
• Signpost and support access to health services to reduce inappropriate attendances and admissions to A&E.
• Safeguard individuals from abuse and report concerns immediately.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene in complex urgent or emergency situations.
• Support professionals/patients/carers to make informed decisions and delegate care appropriately.

Skills

Clinical triage

Autonomous judgement

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)/ HCPC

Degree in relevant subject

Independent prescriber

Mentoring or teaching qualification

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Single Point of Access Clinical Practitioner to provide clinical triage across the Adult Community Services Division. The post involves telephone triage, assessment and management of complex cases, balancing urgent and routine needs, with leadership within the SPoA.

You will work with patients, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence and discharge planning, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and support