Job summary
** We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses **
The Community Health and Integrated Care Division at East Sussex Healthcare Trust have a number of exciting opportunities.
This is a Triage Nurse post within the Community Nursing Teams. Youwill support the Community Nursing teams in the delivery of an efficient and effective nursing service and will have responsibility for assessment of incoming referrals and planning care. Good communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work alone as well as part of a will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and use clinical knowledge to direct the referral to another service if this would be more appropriate, such as NHS 111 or another community or primary care service.
Whilst this role is primarily office based, each triage nurse will be expected to undertake some direct clinical patient interventions and these will be agreed on an individual basis. You will be required to maintain current clinical and professional knowledge to ensure correct advice is given to patients and professionals.
If you are flexible and have the aspiration, capability & dedication, we can give you the support & opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.
Main duties of the job
1. To support the management of referrals from Health and Social Care Connect (HSCC) by applying clinical knowledge and experience of community nursing.
2. To facilitate the provision of accurate and timely healthcare support to patients, based on clinical need.
3. Work autonomously within a DN team, seeking clinical support when needed.
4. Manage the duty phone and be a contact point for other professionals, eg hospice, hospital, GP, UCR, OT and PT and plan care as required for patients referred from these colleagues.
5. Contact patients when required to discuss nursing needs and ensure all required equipment and consumables have been provided.
6. Use IT systems to gather and document patient information
Whether you are looking for a new career or already work in healthcare through the NHS or private care, you'll receive training and join a team where you will be valued and supported, with career development opportunities available. It's a career that you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and improving their quality of life. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
You will have the opportunity to work in one of our Primary Care Network (PCN) Teams covering Hastings or Rural. We provide a seven day service to patients from hours and offer a range of flexible working hours.
You will need:
7. A positive, can-do attitude
8. A flexible approach to care
9. A willingness to learn
10. Commitment to your own development
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
11. RN with current Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registration
12. ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module, or commitment to undertake
13. Evidence of continuing professional development to degree level in a relevant area
Desirable
14. Supporting Learners in Practice course
Experience
Essential
15. Experience of working as an autonomous nursing community practitioner
16. Multi-disciplinary and multiagency working
Desirable
17. Teaching in a clinical setting
18. Long Term Condition management
19. Experience of supporting a team
20. Experience of managing change and developing teams
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
21. Awareness of Health & Safety issues. Commitment to undertake Health & Safety training
22. Knowledge of professional codes, standards and Professional development
23. Understanding of protocols for the administration of medicines
24. Knowledge of Safeguarding and the principles of Adult & Child protection
25. Knowledge of health education and promoting well-being
26. An understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
27. Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities; locally and nationally