Job summaryAre you a passionate, and caring nurse with a least one year's experience in community looking to progress and develop leadership skills in a dynamic community nursing team?
If so, then we would like to meet you.
A vacancy has arisen within the Unplanned Care Triage Hub, which has an innovative approach to nursing care. It involves quick responses to patients in their home to assess, plan, manage and evaluate the presenting issue, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and help to facilitate early hospital discharges. You will support the clinical band-7 with the daily leadership and management of the team; and liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills, demonstrate leadership qualities, implement high standards of patient care, and ensure a positive patient experience.
The Senior Triage Nurse will provide triage assessment, clinical support, assistance and professional expertise to patients, carers and health and social care professionals accessing the Community Nursing Service.
Senior staff nurses will have a minimum of 12-months' community nursing experience.
Closing- 13th September 2026Shortlisting-14th September 2026Interview- 28th September 2026Main duties of the jobThe Senior Triage Nurse will provide triage assessment, clinical support, assistance and professional expertise to patients, carers and health and social care professionals accessing the Community Nursing Service.
Senior staff nurses will have a minimum of 12-months' community nursing experience.
The senior staff nurse role supports the Triage Hub team leader with the daily service coordination and delivery; and is pivotal in the communication within the team. The senior Triage nurse is also responsible for providing expert clinical support and guidance to other members of the Triage Team, and those accessing the service. You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the team leader.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of health needs, prevention of hospital admissions and facilitate early discharges from hospital. The current hours of work are Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, however these will alter to a 7 day per week service, 08:00 - 20:00 as the service expands.
About usEverything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
- We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
- We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
- We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possibleJob responsibilitiesJob Overview Continued-The senior staff nurse role supports the Triage Hub team leader with the daily service coordination and delivery; and is pivotal in the communication within the team. The senior Triage nurse is also responsible for providing expert clinical support and guidance to other members of the Triage Team, and those accessing the service. You will be expected to deputise in the absence of the team leader.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of health needs, prevention of hospital admissions and facilitate early discharges from hospital. The current hours of work are Monday to Friday however these will alter to a 7 day per week service, 08:00 20:00 as the service expands.
Unplanned services are committed to supporting your continued professional development and we will support you in your ongoing career aspirations.
If this is you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- RGN
- Current NMC registration
- Community Nursing experience, minimum 12 months
Desirable- V100/V300 prescribing for nursing or equivalent.
ExperienceEssential- Ability to work collaboratively with ither services and make detailed onward referrals.
- Demonstrate a range of clinical skills
Desirable- Understanding and /or experience of managing patients with long-term conditions
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Knowledge of the of the following areas - Leg-ulcer management, end-of-life care, diabetes, compression-bandaging and wound-management, referrals to other agencies.
- An awareness of current Health and Social Care Policies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the District Nursing service
- Able to communicate effectively in challenging day-to-day situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
