NHS Triage Nurse - FTC

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cardiff is recruiting a Triage Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves triaging for hospitals, maintaining patient criteria, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Candidates should be NMC registered with previous surgical experience and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include 35 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Discount and cashback platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Free onsite gym

Free onsite car park

Qualifications

• Pre-Assessment experience desirable.
• Previous experience in a surgical environment.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Complete triaging for the hospitals under the PSC.
• Request medical information from healthcare providers.
• Ensure patients meet surgical admissions criteria.

Skills

NMC registered

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to obtain and interpret ECGs

Pre-Assessment experience

Job description

Overview

Our new Patient Support Centre based in St Mellons is recruiting for a NHS Triage Nurse on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team. This is a non-patient facing role.

Responsibilities

• Working autonomously, complete triaging for the hospitals who come under the PSC
• Request medical information from General Practitioners and other healthcare providers to ensure all relevant information is available to enable an appropriate decision
• Ensure patients meet the surgical admissions criteria for the appropriate level of care for the hospital
• Ensure 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
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues
• Work to national and local best practice policy and guidance

Who we\'re 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

Additional details

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Closing date: We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.