Triage Nurse/Paramedic - UCRT SPA | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Rochford is looking for a Band 6 Triage Nurse/Paramedic to join their Urgent Community Response Team. You will conduct telephone assessments and coordinate care for patients. The role offers 27 days holiday, excellent pension, and flexible working arrangements. Relocation packages are also available. Ideal candidates enjoy working in a dynamic environment and have strong triage abilities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including NHS offers

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or paramedic with relevant qualification.
• Experience in triaging patients and providing clinical assessments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the triage function of the UCRT access team.
• Conduct telephone assessments of referrals.
• Coordinate community responses for patient assessments.

Skills

Telephone assessment skills

Clinical triage skills

Communication skills

Education

Nursing/Paramedic qualification

Job description

Triage Nurse/Paramedic (Band 6)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Rotational Post – Rochford/Basildon

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Nurses/Paramedics to join our Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT) Access and Clinical Triage Team.

UCRT refers to a combination of community admission avoidance teams across Mid and South Essex provided by EPUT, NELFT and Provide, working in collaboration with each other. The UCRT Access and Clinical Triage team is responsible for the triaging and acceptance of referrals and is currently hosted by EPUT.

UCRT services provide specialist care in patients' own homes. They make contact with patients within two hours of receiving a referral to stabilise their immediate health and social needs and plan ongoing care and intervention as appropriate.

Responsibilities

In the role of Triage Nurse/Paramedic, you will work to support the triage function of the UCRT access team by undertaking telephone assessments of referrals from the Ambulance Service, Primary Care and other health and social care professionals. You will determine the suitability and safety of patients for assessment by local UCRT services or coordinate a response by another appropriate community based team or service.

Provide cover on the rota to undertake triage within the UCRT Single Point of Access, and also in an integrated/in-reach function within 111 and 999 control centres to ‘pull’ referrals that are deemed as safe and appropriate for a UCRT response – known as Hear & Treat.

Receive full support and training to access relevant systems within these organisations.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Additional Support

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.