At a Glance
- Tasks: Triage referrals and ensure patients receive timely care across diverse services.
- Company: Join University Hospitals Tees, a leading NHS Trust focused on outstanding patient care.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, health initiatives, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of community experience.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
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The role of the SPA Clinical Triage Nurse is to receive referrals from a diverse range of people & services, triage the referrals & ensure that they reach the right service in the shortest time. SPA Triage monitor the Health Call system which is utilised by heart failure patients, ensuring that out of range observations are escalated & acted upon. Palcall is a further element of the SPA Triage role; this is a telephone support & signposting service for people deemed to be within their last 12 months of life. This is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service.
Main duties of the job include:
- Receiving referrals from a diverse range of people & services.
- Triage the referrals & ensure that they reach the right service in the shortest time.
- Monitoring the Health Call system for heart failure patients.
- Escalating & acting upon out of range observations.
- Providing telephone support & signposting for individuals within their last 12 months of life.
Post holders need to be IT literate, able to multi-task & require advanced communication skills. Clinical Triage is currently undergoing a horizontal integration of the North Tees & South Tees triage staff, aimed at providing equitable access to the wider locality. There is the expectation that team members will become conversant with health care records for both North & South Tees localities. This service is a rapidly evolving one, responding to the needs of people across a large geographical region & with dynamic service delivery changes.
Qualifications required for the post include:
- RN with 2 years post registration experience.
- Community experience.
It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust.
For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.
If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
SPA Clinical Triage Nurse in Billingham employer: NTH Solutions llp
NTH Solutions llp is an excellent employer, offering a supportive workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. As part of the outpatient central bookings team, you will enjoy flexible part-time hours while contributing to high-quality patient care at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. With various health initiatives and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a collaborative environment.
