Triage Hub Team Leader

Job overview

Are you a passionate, and caring district nurse, who can oversee the provision of high-quality holistic care for people in their own home with acute, complex, and long-term conditions?

Do you have excellent clinical skills, leadership and management qualities, ability to implement high standards of patient care, and ensure a positive patient experience? If so, then we would like to meet you.

A vacancy has arisen within the Unplanned Care Team 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 be leading a team of qualified nurses, nursing associates and health care support workers, supported by a community team leader, to take an innovative solution-focused approach to challenging situations.

Closing- 13th September 2026

Shortlisting- 14th September 2026

Interview- 1st October 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical leadership, managerial and supervisory support for the Triage Hub and staff. The role is split into 80% leadership and 20% clinical.

You will be expected to work in a clinical role, providing expert guidance and clinical knowledge to the staff members, alongside managing the team. You will lead the Triage Hub daily, implementing and leading robust HUDDLES, ensuring effective day-to-day management and support to the team. You will be required to work closely with the planned and unplanned services, participate in change management and service development and improvement, to facilitate high quality care to patients using the service.

This service operates between 08:00 – 20:00, seven days per week, including weekends and bank holidays, on a rotational basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Overview continued-

We are looking for a highly motivated applicant who is interested in meeting the challenge of working in the community with patients in their home setting. As part of the Unplanned care team, you will be working with a variety of disciplines within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients. You’ll be working on a rotational basis as part of a seven-day service which covers 24-hours-a-day with the support of agile technology to help you deliver timely, high-quality care.

Unplanned services are committed to supporting continue 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 UK

Applicants 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 Trust’s 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.