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Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 040-NMR225-0626 Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Gwent Hospital Town Newport Salary £50,129 - £57,365 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/06/2026 23:59 Employer heading
Lead Triage Nurse NHS AfC:
Band 7 We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Each job advert includes the relevant manager's contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly . Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job overview The post holder will be responsible for triaging referrals into the Gynaecology service from primary care and other secondary care departments. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job
- To use established pathways to assist with clinically safe triage of referrals
- To manage / organise the healthcare needs of patients, accept, downgrade, update and reject referrals or refer to an appropriate service / practitioner as required.
- To provide clinical support as required/requested and provide operational management of the Nurse triage team
- To promote evidence-based practice and act as an accountable role model
- To lead the triage team acting on behalf of the Senior Nurse including ensuring training needs are met establishing educational plan for nursing team and performance management and audit
- To work with other members of the team together with a focus on patient safety and ensuring that all delegated activities are in line with the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
- Post holders will be required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential criteria Level 1 Registered Nurse Current NMC Reg Masters level Degree or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience Up to date in relevant Mandatory Training Willingness to undertake TAS trainer role Desirable criteria Teaching, Mentorship or Coaching qualification Leadership qualification TAS trainer Experience Essential criteria Significant experience as a registered practitioner - Extensive experience in gynaecology Experience of triage of patients Evidence of on-going personal & professional development and able to encourage change management Risk assessment and DATIX training Experience of managing staff and patients Desirable criteria Clinical Leadership HR training in "Core management skills". Experience of Clinical Audit Skills and Attributes Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT skills including windows-based software Demonstrate good awareness of leadership skills and willingness to develop their professional role Ability to manage own workload effectively - can direct others Able to deal with aggressive patients/relatives/staff and possess skills to de-escalate a situation. An awareness of the need to focus on continuous quality improvement A clear understanding and implementation of the Values and Behaviours framework required by the Health board. Ability to be creative, innovative and adaptable Organised and methodical Motivated Positive role model Flexible with working hours Calm, analytical but assertive during times of increased stress Willing to undergo periodic performance review and can reflect and feedback accordingly. Good team player but able to work on own initiative Staff empowerment Contribute to making the clinical environment conductive to learning and development where individuals feel able to discuss ideas and action showing initiative. Desirable criteria Financial and budgetary awareness Robust management of incident reporting and pro-active action planning Knowledgeable about patient care pathways, clinical governance and national guidelines and their application/impact on current practice Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Demonstrates self-awareness and reflective practice Willing to accept guidance and support. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download JDPS English ( DOCX , 476.7 KB ) OH Form - IG Ffurflen ( DOCX , 102.5 KB ) Values & Behaviour Framework ( PDF , 700.7 KB ) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice ( PDF , 404.2 KB ) Agile Hybrid Working Framework ( PDF , 5.9 MB ) Home Working Policy and Guidance ( PDF , 380.6 KB ) Guidance Notes for Applicants Nov 25 ( PDF , 322.5 KB ) Flexible Working Policy ( PDF , 584.4 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name James Turner Job title Directorate Manager Email address James.
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