Applications are invited for an experienced Registered Nurse or Paramedic with appropriate clinical triage experience to join our client’s Urgent Care Team as Clinical Advisor – supporting the delivery of the Telephone Triage Service at their centre based in Peterborough.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference to people’s everyday lives and contribute towards helping the overall NHS service.
There is opportunity for either full-time or part-time roles, with shifts to cover a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays. In addition to the benefit of local NHS knowledge, applicants must be in a position to be able to attend the Centre in person, for occasional meetings and future training if required.
The salary for this role is commensurate with NHS Band 6 (£20.13 per hour) with shift enhancements for evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays (up to £25.43 per hour)
Summary of role:
– To carry out complex clinical triage, providing assessment, advice and information to the patient.
– Utilising your professional judgement in referring callers to other agencies as appropriate.
– Responding to and assisting call handlers in the management of critical situations.
– Manage the patient flow whilst ensuring patient safety.
Person requirements:
– Registered Nurse or Paramedic with full NMC or HCPC registration.
– Minimum of two years’ appropriate post-registration clinical experience, able to evidence excellent Triage skills including both Adults and Children – A&E, Acute Medical Admissions, Walk-in Centre, Practice Nursing
– Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
– A dedicated workspace at home (if not applying for a centre-based role)
A full job description is available upon application.
Successful applicants will enjoy career development and the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of other healthcare specialists.
The additional benefits include:
– Non contractual bonus awards and incentive payments
– 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rota to hours)
– NHS pension scheme
– Blue Light Card, NHS discounts and Perkbox discounts, offering staff access to over 200 perks and discounts at major stores, cinemas and restaurants
– Annual staff award programme
– A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities for all staff
– Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal, financial and counselling advice
– Free Starbucks hot drinks (some sites only)
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.