Triage Nurse
2 months ago
Job summary
If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples 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 youll 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 Groups priorities. To find out more please contact
Main duties of the job
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 CCGs to provide evidence of this. Manage the awaiting referral triage work list and the second opinion work list within the agreed key performance indicators (KPIs). 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.
About us
Practice Plus Group is one of England's largest independent providers of self-pay, insured and NHS healthcare. Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth has a CQC Good rating and provides excellent healthcare to the population of Plymouth and the south west region, including Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and all of Devon. We are an elective surgical centre providing arthroplasty surgery, orthopaedics, general surgery, endoscopy and cataract surgery.
The clinical services include Outpatients, Day Surgery Unit, Inpatient Ward, Theatres, Endoscopy suite, Radiography, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy with care provided by a multidisciplinary team.
The ward is 30 bedded and staffed 24/7 by nurses, nurse associates and healthcare assistants. We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic and inspiring nurse leader as our inpatient Ward Manager. This is an exciting time to join PPG Plymouth as we are increasing our clinical activity and growing our teams. The inpatient ward primarily cares for our post operative arthroplasty patients with some general surgery and other orthopaedic surgery patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to peoples 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 youll 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 Groups priorities. To find out more please contact
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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.
Desirable
ALS and MEWS training Teaching qualification ENB 998 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Substantial experience within an acute environment with recent experience in the recovery of patients following surgery Previous experience in pre-assessment
Desirable
Specialist pain control experience or training
Additional Criteria
Essential
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.
Desirable
Research/audit skills Awareness of how to use Mallampati scoring system, Goldman Cardiac assessment and the American Society of Anaesthesiologists scale, to be able to carry out a basic anaesthetic assessment. Be willing to learn the above skills with the appropriate training and under supervision.-
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