Job summary
Clinical Triage Sister, Integrated Single Point of Access (ISPA) - 18.5 hours per week
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? This is a great opportunity to join one of our Integrated Single Point of Access Team. We are looking for experienced and motivated clinicians with a nursing qualification and a keen interest and/or experience in triage.
This role is being established following a review as part of our transformation programme. There will be a multi-disciplinary workforce in the ISPA alongside our experienced administration team.
You will be responsible for the triage and prioritisation of all new referrals as well as the prioritisation of urgent community response and hospital at home referrals. You will require expert clinical knowledge and judgement to facilitate your decision making.
The roles will be office based with some clinical time included, and we can offer flexible working to support your work life balance. This service will operate at various clinical bases 7 days a week, 24 hours shift pattern.
This is an exciting role in a dynamic service and we welcome your application
The post holder will use their sound clinical knowledge and risk assessment skills to prioritise referrals through the clinical triage service as necessary.
Main duties of the job
he post holder will support the provision of the Spa MDT and will provide senior clinical input to ensure patients are signposted to the appropriate services.
The post holder will ensure that all contacts with the clinical triage services reach an effective and appropriate outcome for the patientThe successful candidate need to be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the Trust and the community models of care as they arise.
The service is committed to providing the right candidate with a development programme that will not only enhance their academic qualifications and nursing interests, but will also provide an excellent foundation for professional development, as well as gaining an insight into the intra-organisational structure and processes.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Adult Nursing
- Physical assessment and disease management skills course (level 6) or equivalent qualification in Long Term Condition management
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Significant Post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a triage setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of using SystmOne and other electronic patient records
- IT literate
- Ability to direct and coordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively.
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
- Ability to work across the group as required by the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Adult Nursing
- Physical assessment and disease management skills course (level 6) or equivalent qualification in Long Term Condition management
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Significant Post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a triage setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of using SystmOne and other electronic patient records
- IT literate
- Ability to direct and coordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively.
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
- A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required.
- Ability to work across the group as required by the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
