Job Description

TriageNurse/Paramedic Band 6 Hours - 37.5 hours per week Location - Rotational Post - Rochford/Basildon
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Nurses/Paramedics to join our Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT) Access and Clinical Triage Team.
UCRT refers to a combination of community admission avoidance teams across Mid and South Essex provided by EPUT, NELFT and Provide, working in collaboration with each other. The UCRT Access and Clinical Triage team is responsible for the triaging and acceptance of referrals and is currently hosted by EPUT.
UCRT services provide specialist care in patients own homes. They make contact with patients within two hours of receiving a referral to stabilise their immediate health and social needs and plan ongoing care and intervention as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
In the role of Triage Nurse/Paramedic, you will work to support the triage function of the UCRT access team by undertaking telephone assessments of referrals from the Ambulance Service, Primary Care and other health and social care professionals. You will determine the suitability and safety of patients for assessment by local UCRT services or coordinate a response by another appropriate community based team or service.
In this role, you will support cover of a rota to undertake triage within the UCRT Single Point of Access, but also in an integrated/in-reach function within 111 and 999 control centres to 'pull' referrals that are deemed as safe and appropriate for a UCRT response - known as Hear & Treat.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9623
Job locations
Rochford Hospital ( Ashingdon House)
Rochford
SS4 1RB
Job description
Job responsibilities

• In the role of Triage Nurse/Paramedic, you will work to support the triage function of the UCRT access team by undertaking telephone assessments of referrals from the Ambulance Service, Primary Care and other health and social care professionals. You will determine the suitability and safety of patients for assessment by local UCRT services or coordinate a response by another appropriate community based team or service.
• In this role, you will support cover of a rota to undertake triage within the UCRT Single Point of Access, but also in an integrated/in-reach function within 111 and 999 control centres to pull referrals that are deemed as safe and appropriate for a UCRT response known as Hear & Treat. You will receive full support and training to access relevant systems within these organisations.

• To undertake the clinical triage of referrals received in the UCRT Single Point of Access.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• In the role of Triage Nurse/Paramedic, you will work to support the triage function of the UCRT access team by undertaking telephone assessments of referrals from the Ambulance Service, Primary Care and other health and social care professionals. You will determine the suitability and safety of patients for assessment by local UCRT services or coordinate a response by another appropriate community based team or service.
• In this role, you will support cover of a rota to undertake triage within the UCRT Single Point of Access, but also in an integrated/in-reach function within 111 and 999 control centres to pull referrals that are deemed as safe and appropriate for a UCRT response known as Hear & Treat. You will receive full support and training to access relevant systems within these organisations.

• To undertake the clinical triage of referrals received in the UCRT Single Point of Access.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse/Paramedic

Desirable

• Triage / Consultation and Assessment Course

Experience
Essential

• Experience relevant to urgent/community care

Experience
Essential

• Experience of undertaking triage

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse/Paramedic

Desirable

• Triage / Consultation and Assessment Course

Experience
Essential

• Experience relevant to urgent/community care

Experience
Essential

• Experience of undertaking triage

Skills Required