NHS Triage Nurse | Private Healthcare | Competitive Salary | Cardiff
Our new Patient Support Centre based in St Mellons is recruiting for a NHS Triage Nurse on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team.
The post holder will be responsible for reviewing the clinical information of the NHS patients who have been referred to the Spire Hospitals that come under the umbrella of the Patient Support Centre. This is a non-patient facing role.
This role centres around assessing suitability of NHS patients who have been referred to our hospitals for intervention by reviewing patients' medical history against our Elective Adult surgical admission guidance as Level 0-3 hospitals.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Working autonomously, complete triaging for the hospitals who come under the PSC
* Requests medical information from General Practitioners and other healthcare providers to other to ensure all relevant information is available to enable an appropriate decision.
* Ensures patients meet the surgical admissions criteria for the appropriate level of care for the hospital.
* Ensures workload is carried out efficiently and to agreed standardised working practice and protocols.
* Effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team and key stakeholders.
* Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
* Work to national and local best practice policy and guidance.
Who we're looking for:
* NMC registered
* Pre-Assessment experience desirable
* Previous experience in a surgical environment
* Ability to obtain and interpret ECG's
* Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission.
* Good knowledge of A&P and surgical procedures.
* Good record keeping.
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Able to build effective relationships
* Excellent organisational skills
* Flexible approach to work and working patterns
Working hours: 8-4pm or 9-5pm (Open for discussion)
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Free Bupa wellness screening
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Free onsite Gym
* Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications