Community Staff Nurse -Triage Nurse/ Virtual Assessment

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Ashton is seeking a Community Staff Nurse for triage and virtual assessment. This role involves working within the District Nursing team to ensure high standards of care and support discharge plans. The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification and experience in community settings. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and support for staff welfare.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge of evidence-based wound care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within the District Nursing triage team.
• Ensure good clinical practices and high standards of care.
• Support discharge plans for patients.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Clinical practices

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Community Staff Nurse - Triage and Virtual Assessment. Band 5 - 37.5 Hours per week.

The Tameside & Glossop District Nursing Service are developing our district nurse liaison team and are looking to recruit band 5 Triage nurses. Our service works across the 5 neighbourhoods of Tameside. The role may require you to work across the localities as a service need requirement. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a developing integrated organisation.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work within the District Nursing triage team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team in the Community. They will support discharge plans for patients ensuring seamless transition to the District Nursing Service.
• They will be responsible to ensure good clinical practices and high standards of care are maintained to meet patient needs, supported by the Community Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing (CSP).
• They will support the workforce to deliver evidenced-based wound care, excellent End of Life care provision and evaluation of programmes of care for a specific group of patient populations within the community.

About the Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

Values and Diversity

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more

Application and Next Steps

The job description provides an overview of main tasks. The person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are available on the page to download. This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.