Job summary
The GP Out of Hours based at Macclesfield Hospital is looking to recruit a Band 6 Triage Practitioner who is looking to work on a Part Time basis. We are looking for the post holder to predominantly work weekends.
The GP Out of Hours service provides Urgent health care and advice during Nights, Evenings, Weekends and Bank Holidays when patients own doctors surgeries are closed and we work closely with NHS 111 Service and NWAS in providing this care. We also operate an Acute Visiting Service weekdays enabling direct access from paramedics and GP surgeries as part of the NHS England's admission avoidance scheme.
As one of our Triage Nurses, you will clinically assess and prioritise all patients who are referred to the service by NHS 111, NWAS and other HCP's, either by Telephone Triage or Face to Face Triage (of patients streamed through from ED). You will provide self care advice appropriate to the patients needs, or arrange a face to face consultation with a GP at one of our bases or at home, when necessary.
You will be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with 5 years post registration experience in relevant disciplines e.g Practice Nursing, Emergency Department, NHS 111, Health Visiting, Community Nursing and have evidence of continuing professional development.
Hours per week: 15hrs per week (or x2 7.5 hour post holders)
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical triage as an integral part of the GP Out of Hours Service for the population of Eastern Cheshire CCG.
To work as part of a team of Triage Nurses/Clinicians, GP's, Call Handlers and Drivers within the GP Out of Hours service based at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
The post holder will utilize clinical triage and assessment skills, whilst working within the Scope of Professional Practice and adhering to local policies/guidelines.
The post holder will manage and prioritize direct referrals to the service, from NHS111, ED, NWAS and other HCP's with a professional and courteous manner at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of a safe and effective service.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered General Nurse or HCPC registered Paramedic
- Triage/Clinical Assessment Training
- Evidence of continuing post-registration development
Desirable
- Community Nursing / Specialist Practitioner
- Telephone consultations skills training
- Minor Illness Course
- Extended Practice Course( Asthma, Diabetes, Palliative Care)
- Degree/Diploma (currently working towards)
- Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current changes in the NHS, the national 111 service and its interface with the GP Out of Hours service.
- Knowledge of the GP Out of Hours Service and how it functions within the local area.
- Knowledge and understanding of Triage and Clinical Assessment/ prioritization
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults
- Knowledge and understanding of local health initiatives and social care pathways.
- Knowledge of current professional issues in nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of The Manchester Triage System
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit/benchmarking/national quality standards
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Understanding of the health needs assessment process
Skills
Essential
- Triage skills
- Ability to undertake individual telephone triage assessment and formulate differential diagnoses for patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.
- Ability to prioritize and provide clinically safe patient care and advice.
- Ability to manage distressed patients/family or conflicting professionals calmy and professionally.
- Confident decision maker
- Problem solving and change management skills
- Ability to self-manage and organise systems
- Effective team working
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies and to work innovatively across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Telephone consultation skills
- Holistic Assessment Skills
- Previous mentorship/clinical skills supervision
Experience
Essential
- 5 years working as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with significant post-registration experience in relation to urgent/A+E and primary care
- Broad understanding and breadth of experience of managing patients in a primary / Urgent care setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Professional experience of caring for children and experience of frailty
- Experience of telephone triage and face to face clinical assessment
- Effective inter agency working
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered General Nurse or HCPC registered Paramedic
- Triage/Clinical Assessment Training
- Evidence of continuing post-registration development
Desirable
- Community Nursing / Specialist Practitioner
- Telephone consultations skills training
- Minor Illness Course
- Extended Practice Course( Asthma, Diabetes, Palliative Care)
- Degree/Diploma (currently working towards)
- Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current changes in the NHS, the national 111 service and its interface with the GP Out of Hours service.
- Knowledge of the GP Out of Hours Service and how it functions within the local area.
- Knowledge and understanding of Triage and Clinical Assessment/ prioritization
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults
- Knowledge and understanding of local health initiatives and social care pathways.
- Knowledge of current professional issues in nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of The Manchester Triage System
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical audit/benchmarking/national quality standards
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Understanding of the health needs assessment process
Skills
Essential
- Triage skills
- Ability to undertake individual telephone triage assessment and formulate differential diagnoses for patients with a wide range of clinical conditions.
- Ability to prioritize and provide clinically safe patient care and advice.
- Ability to manage distressed patients/family or conflicting professionals calmy and professionally.
- Confident decision maker
- Problem solving and change management skills
- Ability to self-manage and organise systems
- Effective team working
- Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team and other agencies and to work innovatively across professional boundaries
Desirable
- Telephone consultation skills
- Holistic Assessment Skills
- Previous mentorship/clinical skills supervision
Experience
Essential
- 5 years working as a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with significant post-registration experience in relation to urgent/A+E and primary care
- Broad understanding and breadth of experience of managing patients in a primary / Urgent care setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Professional experience of caring for children and experience of frailty
- Experience of telephone triage and face to face clinical assessment
- Effective inter agency working
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
