NHS Triage Nurse | Maidstone
18 Hours per week | Competitive Salary
Do you thrive on using your triage expertise to make a real impact on patient outcomes? Ready to join a collaborative, forward-thinking preoperative team where your clinical judgement truly matters?
KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, is looking for an NHS Triage Nurse, to support the hospital in the management of referrals made via the NHS. We are seeking an experienced and clinically confident triage nurse. This is a non‑patient facing role focused on triaging referrals from a range of sources (GP’s, hospital and community services). You will assess clinical suitability, in line with local policy ensuring patient safety is at the forefront of your decision making. You will use your clinical expertise and evidence‑based judgement to review incoming referrals, interpret clinical information and determine the next steps in the patient journey.
This role is a part‑time role working 18 hours per week. Flexible working options available.
Role Responsibilities Include
* Demonstrate good clinical knowledge and practice at all times and be accountable for own actions.
* Triage referrals to ensure correct referral pathways have been followed and that patients are clinically suitable. (This is in line with Referral and Treatment Criteria, Directory of Services and local policy)
* Record clinical reason for acceptance or rejection against guidance for each referral.
* Attend monthly NHS review meetings to ensure contractual arrangements are being met and keep up to date with any changes.
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and identify complex/exceptional cases that require escalation or further clinical review.
* Work with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure safe patient selection.
Person Specification
* Be a registered Nurse (NMC registration essential).
* Have post‑registration clinical experience ideally, across medical and surgical specialties.
* Experience in clinical assessment, triage or referral management is preferred but not essential.
* Excellent analytical, communication and decision‑making skills.
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and data accuracy.
* Have knowledge of clinical governance and its application.
* Demonstrable knowledge of current nursing and clinical developments.
KIMS Hospital Employees Enjoy The Following Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Pension Scheme
* Private Health Insurance
* Extra time off for your birthday
* Free Secure Staff Parking
* Life Assurance
* Annual Flu Vaccination
* Free Eye Test
At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.
Click Apply Now or contact Diane for more information on 01622 538114 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk
Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Posted 1st November 2025
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