Triage Clinician @ OneMedicalGroup

Job summary

Location: Shakespeare Walk-in Centre Hours: 12 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum WTE (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced registered clinician with strong triage skills and a passion for delivering safe, responsive care? At OneMedical Group, we are looking for a confident and compassionate Triage Clinician to assess adult and paediatric patients presenting to our Urgent Care Centre.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Triage: Assessing adult and paediatric patients presenting with minor illness, recording vital signs and determining the urgency of clinical review.
• Patient Prioritisation: Using the Australasian Triage Score, NEWS2 and PEWS to support safe and consistent decision making.
• Advice and Signposting: Providing clear clinical advice and directing patients to other appropriate services where it is safe to do so.
• Safety and Escalation: Monitoring the safety of patients awaiting assessment, recognising deterioration and escalating clinical concerns promptly to the clinician in charge.
• Safeguarding: Supporting and promoting safeguarding processes for adults and children across the service.
• Teamwork and Communication: Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and maintaining clear communication throughout each shift.
• Quality and Governance: Participating in clinical audit, governance, research and service improvement activities to support safe and effective care.
• Learning and Development: Completing mandatory and role-specific training and contributing to the training and development of colleagues where appropriate.

About us

For over 20 years, OneMedical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As an independent, family-run healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services and create spaces where care happens.

Our work is guided by putting people first, working together and creating a healthier future. We value collaboration and aim to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will identify clinical urgency, provide appropriate advice and signposting, and help ensure each patient receives timely care based on their individual needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary urgent care team, you will use your clinical judgement and communication skills to prioritise patients safely, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns promptly. You will also help maintain the safety and wellbeing of patients while they are waiting to be seen.

As a Triage Clinician, you will provide an effective initial clinical assessment and ensure patients are prioritised, supported and directed to the most appropriate care pathway.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a calm and capable clinician who can assess risk, make sound decisions and communicate clearly with patients, relatives and colleagues in a busy urgent care environment.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata, increasing with length of service, plus an an extra day of annual leave each year on your work anniversary.
• NHS Pension
• Work-Life Balance: A supportive working environment alongside enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay.
• Health and Benefits: 24/7 confidential mental health support via Health Assured EAP, Eye Care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme and OMG's Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Development: Mandatory and role-specific training, ongoing professional development and opportunities to build your career within a growing healthcare organisation.

Through our developing Elevate Academy, we are creating clear and accessible pathways that support colleagues from induction and role-specific learning through to apprenticeships, specialist expertise and leadership development.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced Triage Clinician looking for an opportunity to use your assessment skills, support safe patient flow and make a positive difference in urgent care, we would love to hear from you.

OneMedical Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and creating a supportive environment for all.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or simply want to learn more about joining our family, please contact .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
• Formal triage training and face-to-face triage experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within an urgent care environment.
• Experience assessing both adult and paediatric patients.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne would be advantageous, along with an interest in audit, research, service development and supporting the learning of colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• An in-depth understanding of NEWS2 and PEWS.
• Evidence of recent professional training and development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure.
• The ability to work confidently as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding, clinical governance and continuous improvement.
• Most importantly, you will be committed to putting patients first and providing safe, respectful and responsive care throughout every shift.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

OneMedicalGroup

Address

Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount

Leeds

LS9 7TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)