Clinical Triage Practitioner - Band 6
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, SN15 2AJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0279-26-0281 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced clinician to provide expert telephone-based triage within the Community Health Single Point of Access. As an autonomous practitioner within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, prioritise and direct referrals, ensuring people receive safe, timely and appropriate care. A key part of the role is helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supporting safe discharge by coordinating responsive referrals into community services.You will also guide patients and professionals through the wider system, offering high quality signposting to VCSE and community resources that help people stay well and independent at home. You will carry out clinical assessments, apply diagnostic reasoning and provide treatment, care or referral advice in line with agreed pathways, contributing to an integrated, joined-up approach across health and social care.The role includes working a variety of shifts across extended hours to ensure the SPA remains responsive to those who need it.