Triage Nurse

at  PracticePlusGroup

WHAT WE’LL LOOK FOR IN YOU

Level 1 Registered Nurse
ENB 176/183 or equivalent post operative surgical care experience
Substantial experience within an acute environment with recent experience in the recovery of patients following surgery
Previous experience in pre-assessment
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Desire for self development
Good understanding of Infection Control and Health & Safety issues relating to Theatre
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload when under pressure
Safe manual handling practices
Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competent to use varied IT systems
Knowledge of when need to refer to anaesthetist.
Perform ECGs and Venepuncture
Excellent time management skills and able to work unsupervised.

ABOUT THE ROLE

If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. Our team members are adaptable, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Do you share these values? Then we could have just the role for you.
As a Triage Nurse you’ll be responsible for effectively manage the Triaging of UHP and choose and book referrals to Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth as per the OPCS codes and agreed referral criteria and guidelines.
Effectively manage investigations carried out pre and post operatively that may impact on the patient pathway.
You will work collaboratively with the clinical heads of department to continuously improve systems, structures and processes of care delivery in accordance with national and Practice Plus Group’s priorities. To find out more please contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Provide effective referral triage.
Be responsible for the management of referrals where a clinical policy applies.
Set up robust processes for the management of all funding applications and the management of the referrals
Audit adherence to the clinical policies and work with the CCG’s to provide evidence of this.
Manage the awaiting referral triage work list and the second opinion work list within the agreed key performance indicators (KPI’s).
Accept or reject referrals .
Train members of the Triage team to ensure they are competent and up-to-date in the referral triage procedures and protocols.
Communicate effectively with the clinical Triage team and medical consultants.
Liaise and communicate effectively with Referrers, Sponsors, Radiology departments, Patient Booking Team and other external stakeholders.
Edit reasons for rejection on EPR as requested.
Answer queries via the Patient advice line and signpost to relevant departments if required.