# Triage Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/triage-practitioner/f5393458-54e9-4218-a08e-5e93bde756d8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/triage-practitioner/f5393458-54e9-4218-a08e-5e93bde756d8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 26.25 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T10:42:18.997Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Newport/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Obs_Gynae/Obs_Gynae-v8097284 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8097284?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview This post will triage referrals into the Gynaecology service utilising approved triage criteria and tools, supported by the Lead Triage Nurse  and the Consultant team, the post holder will be expected to accept, reject, upgrade and downgrade referrals into the service. 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 act as the first point of contact when a referral comes into the service from primary care or another specialty. This will include the management of all referrals determining the level of urgency and appropriateness of the referral with the support of the Lead Triage Nurse, decisions will be complex as they will relate to people experiencing a variety of gynaecological symptoms with varying degrees of severity and the role will be demanding due to it being fast paced. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work within the guidance of the Lead Triage Nurse and Consultant colleagues, establishing good relationships with  primary care partners. - To conduct assessments for clients with complex needs and formulating robust and achievable collaborative care plans or  introduce appropriate alternative pathways. - To work within the policies, procedures and good practice guidelines set out by the ABUHB and professional bodies. - To support the multidisciplinary team in developing services that are sensitive to the individual needs of patients. - To establish and maintain effective care through the holistic assessment of a patients needs, working in a safe and  accountable fashion, including participating in audit. - To promote a value base service which meets the needs of empowered service users by ensuring that their wishes to live  and experience an ordinary life are respected and supported. - To have the interpersonal skills necessary to develop relationships with colleagues, other agencies including primary care  and patients. - To complete comprehensive risk assessment and patient focussed plans in accordance with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) policy and guidance. - To prioritise need and workload with the Lead Triage Nurse ensuring effective use of time and professional accountability. - To provide clinically effective, clinically focused and an evidence based service for patients. - To advise on the promotion of prevention of poor health. 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 This post will triage referrals into the Gynaecology service utilising approved triage criteria and tools, supported by the Lead Triage Nurse and the Consultant team, the post holder will be expected to accept, reject, upgrade and downgrade referrals into the service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Job Description To act as the first point of contact when a referral comes into the service from primary care or another specialty. This will include the management of all referrals determining the level of urgency and appropriateness of the referral with the support of the Lead Triage Nurse, decisions will be complex as they will relate to people experiencing a variety of gynaecological symptoms with varying degrees of severity and the role will be demanding due to it being fast paced. ## Responsibilities To work within the guidance of the Lead Triage Nurse and Consultant colleagues, establishing good relationships with primary care partners. - To conduct assessments for clients with complex needs and formulating robust and achievable collaborative care plans or introduce appropriate alternative pathways. - To work within the policies, procedures and good practice guidelines set out by the ABUHB and professional bodies. - To support the multidisciplinary team in developing services that are sensitive to the individual needs of patients. - To establish and maintain effective care through the holistic assessment of a patients needs, working in a safe and accountable fashion, including participating in audit. - To promote a value base service which meets the needs of empowered service users by ensuring that their wishes to live and experience an ordinary life are respected and supported. - To have the interpersonal skills necessary to develop relationships with colleagues, other agencies including primary care and patients. - To complete comprehensive risk assessment and patient focussed plans in accordance with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) policy and guidance. - To prioritise need and workload with the Lead Triage Nurse ensuring effective use of time and professional accountability. - To provide clinically effective, clinically focused and an evidence based service for patients. - To advise on the promotion of prevention of poor health. 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** - Relevant experience at Band 5 or equivalent - Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Engagement with service audits - Clinical supervision - Previous experience of complex risk management - Previous experience of case management - Excellent organisational skills - Able to work well under pressure - Ability to prioritise workload **Desirable** - Evidence of supervising and developing Junior Staff - Evidence of team leading junior staff - Evidence of leading change or new initiatives or other service development ### Qualificiations and Knowledge **Essential** - Registered Nurse - Degree level - Additional training and/or experience and/or enhanced practice to post graduate diploma level equivalent - Extensive experience in Gynaecology - Previous training in Risk management - Evidence of continuous Professional Development **Desirable** - High level training in Risk Management ## Documents - [jdps english (docx, 754.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10391118) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 100.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10391119) - [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.