Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their First Contact team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead in managing patient referrals and providing specialist palliative care. The successful candidate will utilize their advanced assessment and communication skills to ensure responsive care for patients. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, this position promotes professional growth within a supportive environment. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families during critical times.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free loans

NHS terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive experience in specialist palliative care.
• Ability to travel across the catchment area (UK driving license desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead in managing referrals made to the hospice.
• Triage incoming referrals to determine appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with partners to support patient care coordination.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Advanced assessment skills

Critical thinking

Advanced communication skills

Enthusiasm and flexibility

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Bachelor's degree in palliative/end of life care

Job description

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Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist, London

Client: Royal Trinity Hospice

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c3177aa06845

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 £51,488 - £57,802 pa pro rata, dependent on experience (includes HCA Supplement)

Length of tenure: Permanent

It is an exciting time at Trinity as we launch our new community services, which make up our new clinical hub. The new services have been developed to streamline the coordination of care for patients, address the evolving palliative and end of life care needs of our local population, and maximise the flexibility and responsiveness we can offer.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to take up the post of Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist within our First Contact team.

This role requires you to act as the first point of clinical contact for patients following referral, identifying and responding to immediate specialist palliative care needs through direct liaison with patients, carers, or other involved health and social care professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead in receiving and managing referrals made to the hospice.
• Triage all incoming referrals considering patient’s symptoms to determine appropriate level of care to safely meet their specialist palliative care needs.
• Utilise resources and guidelines to assess, prioritise, advise, schedule care management, or refer patients to other appropriate agencies.
• Ensure a timely, responsive, and effective service for all stakeholders involved in patient referrals.
• Manage all aspects of the referral system, including appropriateness, urgency, and priority level.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support patient care coordination and ensure care plans meet individual needs.
• Use assessments and interventions as opportunities to train, coach, and mentor clinical staff and visitors on specialist palliative care practices.

Skills and experience required

• Registered Nurse with bachelor’s degree in palliative/end of life care or related field and extensive experience in specialist palliative care.
• Advanced assessment skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of disease trajectories and treatment effects.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel across the catchment area (a UK driving license is desirable).

We offer NHS terms and conditions, including maternity, paternity, and sickness pay. Length of service from previous NHS or CQC-regulated roles is recognized in benefits. A pension scheme with employer contributions is available, along with generous annual leave, cycle to work scheme, interest-free loans, and various staff benefits. Royal Trinity Hospice promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.