District Nursing Locality Lead (Centralised Triage Team)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff networking and support

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Centralised Triage Lead to develop and lead a centralised triage across District Nursing services. The role provides operational and clinical leadership to ensure referrals are prioritised and allocated according to patient need and risk, supporting integrated working across community services.

The post requires strong leadership, vision and decision making to transform access, assessment and referral management, working with District Nursing

Qualifications

• Provides clinical and operational leadership for the Centralised Triage Service.
• Develops triage pathways, SOPs and referral management processes.
• Oversees referrals prioritisation per service criteria and risk frameworks.
• Monitors demand, capacity and workforce to maximise service effectiveness.
• Supports governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop staff through supervision, appraisal and professional development.
• Act as clinical expert resource for complex referrals and escalation decisions.
• Work with District Nursing Teams and partner organisations to ensure integrated working.
• Use data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive service redesign and transformation projects related to access, assessment and referrals.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Service transformation

Performance data analysis

Staff development

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced community nurse leader with a passion for service transformation, clinical excellence and patient flow?

We are looking to hire a Centralised Triage Lead to develop and lead the delivery of a centralised triage across District Nursing services.

This is a pivotal role that will help shape how patients access care, ensuring referrals are managed safely, efficiently and consistently while supporting integrated working across community services.

As the Centralised Triage Lead, you will provide both operational and clinical leadership, ensuring that referrals are appropriately prioritised and allocated according to patient need, service standards and clinical risk.

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated leader who can bring vision, credibility and strong clinical decision-making skills to this role.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Centralised Triage Service.
• Develop and implement triage pathways, standard operating procedures and referral management processes.
• Ensure referrals are clinically assessed and prioritised in line with service criteria and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor demand, capacity and workforce to maximise service effectiveness.
• Play an active role in service redesign and transformation projects relating to access, assessment and referral management.
• Work closely with District Nursing Teams, senior leadership and partner organisations.
• Use data and performance information to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
• Lead and develop staff through supervision, appraisal and professional development.
• Act as a clinical expert resource for complex referrals, case discussions and escalation decisions.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Squires Job title: Operations Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07717861984

Harriet Baker- Matron for Community Nursing

[e-mail] 07920274833

Helen Squires 0771786198