Overview
Our new Patient Support Centre based in St Mellons is recruiting for a Pre-Assessment Triage Nurse on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team.
Responsibilities
* Working autonomously, complete triaging for the hospitals who come under the PSC.
* Requests medical information from General Practitioners and other healthcare providers 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 were looking for
* NMC registered
* Pre-Assessment experience desirable
* Previous experience in a surgical environment
* Ability to obtain and interpret ECGs
* 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
12-month fixed-term contract
Benefits
* 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
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: Wern Fawr Lane, Cardiff, CF3 5EA
Contract type: Fixed term
Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
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