Senior Triage Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Abingdon |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75714430 |
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Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply.
Come join our new triage team for District Nursing, for a 6 month fixed term contract for maternity leave cover until January 2026.
We are a team of cohesive and supportive nursing and administration staff that have come together to create a brand new venture to ensure our patients are receiving the best care in the county.
You will provide leadership to a team of staff all recruited for the triage desk alone, the team all have different experiences to share.
The successful candidate will be responsible for triaging patients from a waiting list, providing leadership and support to others.
Main duties of the jobAs a Band 6 senior triage nurse you will be responsible for the day to day management of the triage desk, including management and training of the staff and ensuring there is adequate cover to provide a safe and efficient service.
You will need to be a highly motivated practitioner with strong leadership skills, be a good problem solver and demonstrate effective communication skills. The team are supportive and committed to delivering high patient quality care, where referrals can be complex, diverse and challenging.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity we welcome your application.
Working for our organisationOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide 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
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Our bases are Abingdon Community hospital.
The services currently operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with core hours of 08.00-18.30.
Shift patterns are 08.00-16.00, 10.30-18.30 or 08.00-18.30.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria- Registered with NMC
- Nursing Degree
- District Nurse experience
- Triage experience
- Leadership experience
- DN experience
- IT Literate and use of IT systems
- Be able to travel to Abingdon
- Experience of EMIS
Senior Triage Nurse JD (PDF, 128.7KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
Recruiter Contact DetailsName: Sam Longshaw
Title: District Nurse Locality Lead Triage Team
Email: samantha.longshaw@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07760134026