Job overview
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in urgent/emergency care triage? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our amiable and professional bank nursing and medical teams at:
- Crowborough MIU, Southview Road, Crowborough TN6 1HB
- Lewes UTC Victoria Hospital, Nevill Road, Lewes BN7 1PE
- Crawley UTC Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley RH11 7DH
- Bognor MIU WM Hospital, Shripney Rd, Bognor Regis, PO22 9PP
- Horsham MIU Hospital, Hurst Road, Horsham RH12 2DR
Our Centres are dedicated to providing urgent and unscheduled care to the community and surrounding areas, operating from 08:00 to 20:00 hours, seven days a week.
This is a particularly thrilling time to become a part of our team. We have established an Urgent and Emergency Clinical Reference Group to explore innovative ways to enhance our staffing models, clinical pathways, training, and supervision. This initiative aims to ensure all our staff are well-supported and equipped to deliver the highest quality of care.
As a Bank Triage Nurse you will:
- Join a collaborative and supportive team of professionals committed to excellence in patient care.
- Play a crucial role in delivering high-quality urgent and emergency care to our community.
- Benefit from ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Contribute to shaping the future of our urgent care services through the Clinical Reference Group.
Come and be a part of our journey to provide exceptional care and support to our community.
Main duties of the job
Working in the Urgent Treatment Centre, you will Triage assess and prioritise patients presenting to the unit whilst ensuring safe, efficient, and effective treatment of all patients within a predefined target time of arrival.
You will demonstrate a calm and confident approach to your work demonstrating excellent nursing and communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with triage experience and a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team and be at the forefront of urgent care innovation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full details regarding this role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience in an acute environment.
- Experience in critical care/emergency care.
- Evidence of developing interpersonal skills
- Experience in supervision of student nurses/allied health professionals.
- Caring for ill people in a variety of settings.
- Triage / patient physical assessment skills.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and NHS
- Evidence of appropriate knowledge base.
- Aware of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
- Good communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Managing patients with acute conditions
- Wound management and dressings.
- Able to record ECG’s.
- Competent in recording and interpreting physical vital signs.
- Basic Life support
Desirable
- IT literate
- Application of Plaster of Paris
- Cannulation
- Experience of Clinical Supervision
Qualifications and/or Professional Registration
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Triage/First Contact Module
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This advert is for Bank Triage Nurse with Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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