Overview
Triage Registered Nurse – Urgent Treatment Centre. To be considered for this role, you must have proven relatable experience in Primary Care or Emergency Care. The UTC opened at Colchester Hospital in October 2019 and consists of a multi-disciplinary team. The UTC is the front door of the Urgent and Emergency Care Department and offers a first class care-at-the-door service. As the Triage nurse on shift you will ensure patients receive the right treatment at the right place at the right time, assessing and triaging patients both at the front door and in consultation. You will work closely with Nurse Practitioners within the UTC, the Emergency Department, and other hospital specialties.
The UTC operates from 07:00 to 00:00, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. You will cover Early and Late shifts (10 or 7.5 hours) with shift times including 07:00–17:30, 07:00–15:00, 14:00–00:30, or 16:00–00:30.
Responsibilities
* Visually assess patients and obtain information to direct them to the appropriate care setting (UTC or ED).
* Triage patients and record all observations on SystmOne.
* Assist the UTC Front Door Team in the Care-at-the-Door process.
* Collaborate with the Nurse Practitioners, ED, and other hospital specialties to ensure efficient patient flow.
Qualifications and Experience
* Must be Band 5 qualified registered nurse with post-qualification experience.
* Experience and knowledge of Primary Care, Community and/or Emergency Care.
* Knowledge of Manchester Triage processes.
About the Trust
We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services across east Suffolk and north Essex. We employ more than 12,000 staff and deliver care from Colchester and Ipswich hospitals, community hospitals and clinics, and in patients’ homes. We offer training and development opportunities, flexible working, a generous pension, and various benefits including annual leave and NHS discounts.
Applicant Information
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. To learn more, view the attached job description for full responsibilities and duties.
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