Clinical Triage Coordinator
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Triage Coordinator
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a patient-focused Registered Nurse or Allied health professional looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical triage skills within a new and evolving community service?
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional to work within Care Connexions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative service supporting timely, joined-up care for patients in the community, with a strong focus on hospital avoidance and ensuring people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The service currently operates across 7 days, 08:00hrs - 20:00hrs
Main duties of the job
This exciting role will support the ongoing development of an integrated community response model, working in partnership with acute trusts, primary care, Northwest Ambulance Service, the voluntary and third sector, Social Care, therapy services and wider community teams.
The role will focus on clinical triage, ensuring referrals are responded to in a timely and effective way so that patients are directed to the most appropriate service. You will work closely with a Multi-disciplinary team consisting of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Therapists and Assistant practitioner to support safe, coordinated care planning.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN2661-BD
Job locations
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a developing service and make a real difference to patients by supporting timely access to care, reducing avoidable hospital admissions enabling people to remain well within their usual place of residence and strengthening integrated working across health and care partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a developing service and make a real difference to patients by supporting timely access to care, reducing avoidable hospital admissions enabling people to remain well within their usual place of residence and strengthening integrated working across health and care partners.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Appropriate Professional Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Allied health professional/Health related subject.
- Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialised knowledge in discipline to ensure effective and accurate triage and assessment of patients
- Significant experience in working in an MDT environment, liaising with multiple service providers ensuring appropriate care provision and planning
- Post degree learning and experience in relevant area
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning
Education
Essential
- Appropriate Professional Registration
- Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Allied health professional/Health related subject.
- Evidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialised knowledge in discipline to ensure effective and accurate triage and assessment of patients
- Significant experience in working in an MDT environment, liaising with multiple service providers ensuring appropriate care provision and planning
- Post degree learning and experience in relevant area
- Evidence of leadership experience and learning
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader
Sally Sellers
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN2661-BD
Job locations
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
United Kingdom
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