# Lead Triage Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-triage-nurse/fe07c611-65ca-4982-ab11-130c45f2aa79 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-triage-nurse/fe07c611-65ca-4982-ab11-130c45f2aa79.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £50,129 - £57,365 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T14:12:38.829Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Newport/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Obs_Gynae/Obs_Gynae-v7947368 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7947368?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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. ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ### Experience **Essential** - 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** - Clinical Leadership - HR training in “Core management skills”. - Experience of Clinical Audit ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - 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** - 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. ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - 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** - Teaching, Mentorship or Coaching qualification - Leadership qualification - TAS trainer ## Documents - [jdps english (docx, 476.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342446) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 102.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342445) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [values & behaviour framework (pdf, 700.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=813) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.