Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 £54,320 - £60,981 pa WTE (pro rata for part time hours),

dependent on experience (includes HCA Supplement)

Length of tenure: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to take up the post of Triage Clinical Nurse Specialist within our First contact team.This post requires you to a ct as the first point of clinical contact for the patient, following patient referral. They will identify and respond to the immediate specialist palliative care needs, through direct liaison with the patient, carer or other involved health and social care professionals.Key responsibilities

To play a lead role in receiving and managing referrals made to the hospiceTriage all incoming referrals considering patient’s stated symptoms to determine the appropriate level of care required to safely meet the patient’s specialist palliative care needsUtilise agreed resources and guidelines to effectively assess, prioritise, advise, schedule patient care management or refer patient when necessary to other appropriate health and social care agenciesTo ensure a timely, responsive, supportive and effective service for the benefit of all stakeholders involved in the patient referralsManage all aspects of the referral system to the hospice – identifying appropriateness, urgency, and level of priority.Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support the coordination and management of patients referred to the hospice, and ensure care is planned to meet the individualised and dynamic needs of the patients, and those close to them.Use assessments and interventions as opportunities to train, coach and mentor clinical staff and visitors to the hospice about specialist palliative care practice.Skills and experience required

Registered Nurse with bachelor’s degree level training in palliative/end of life care or related subject and extensive experience working within a specialist palliative care field.Advanced assessment skills.Critical Thinking SkillsAble to demonstrate knowledge of disease trajectories and treatment effectsAdvanced Communication skillsEnthusiasm and a flexible attitude to workingAbility to work autonomously and as part of a teamThe successful candidate must be able to travel with ease across our catchment area (a current UK driving licence is desirable).We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness payLength of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness payA pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%or a continuation of your existing NHS pensionA generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans availableFree eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses25% store discount in Trinity shopsLife assurance coverLots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden partyRegular ballots for donated free tickets and prizesRoyal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.How to apply

If you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, please complete the online application below.For an informal chat or visit please contact Adebusola Olalekan-Sule, Head of Clinical Hub on 0207 787 1000NB:This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive suitable applicationsInterview date: Thursday 23 October 2025

All successful applicants will be subject to DBS, Occupational Health and Reference checks.

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