Staff Nurse - Community Urgent Response Team

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a Community Urgent Response Team member for telephone triage and patient support services. This role includes providing services in a 24-hour shift rota, with responsibilities such as signposting and training. Candidates must be Level 1 Registered Nurses with at least five years of experience, including triage experience. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 pro-rata. This is a Band 5, fixed-term contract with flexible full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-registration experience.
• At least six months relevant specialty experience.
• Post-registration qualifications or ongoing mentorship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage services within a 24-hour rota.
• Signpost patients to appropriate health services.
• Complete required triage training.

Skills

Telephone triage experience

Knowledge of patient IT systems

Clinical supervision

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse (Diploma or degree)

Job description

Job Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join Unplanned Services in the Community to work as part of the Community Urgent Response Team. This role supports the national mandate for a 2‑hour urgent response and other community services, providing telephone triage for patients registered with North Lincolnshire GPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage services within a 24‑hour, seven‑day a week shift rota.
• Signpost patients to the most appropriate health and social care services.
• Complete required triage training and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of patient IT systems.
• Assume responsibility for shift duties when in charge.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 1 Registered Nurse (Diploma or degree in nursing).
• Minimum five years post‑registration experience; at least six months relevant specialty experience for a desirable track.
• Face‑to‑face or telephone triage experience.
• Post‑registration qualifications or ongoing mentorship (ENB 998, mentorship award or equivalent) is desirable.
• Knowledge of patient IT systems and triage training.
• Experience as Clinical Supervisor (desirable).

Working Details

• Band 5, fixed‑term 9‑month contract.
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro‑rata.
• Full‑time or part‑time shifts, rotational.
• Location: Global House, Ridgeway, Scunthorpe (DN15 7BH).

Additional Requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.
• US​: Current UK professional registration and DBS check (cost charged to new employees if required).
• Skill‑worker sponsorship available; applicants must meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Contact

Employer: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Global House, Ridgeway, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH

Website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We particularly encourage people from Black, Asian, or other minority ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities to apply.

Expiry Status

This role is currently open. No indication that the position has closed.