NHS Triage Nurse

Job summary

NHS Triage Nurse | Maidstone

18 Hours per week | Competitive Salary

Do you thrive on using your triage expertise to make a real impact on patient outcomes?  Ready to join a collaborative, forward-thinking preoperative team where your clinical judgement truly matters?

KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent, is looking for an NHS Triage Nurse, to support the hospital in the management of referrals made via the NHS. We are seeking an experienced and clinically confident triage nurse. This is a non-patient facing role focused on triaging referrals from a range of sources (GP’s, hospital and community services) You will assess clinical suitability, in line with local policy ensuring patient safety is at the forefront of your decision making. You will use your clinical expertise and evidence-based judgement to review incoming referrals, interpret clinical information and determine the next steps in the patient journey.

This role is a part time role working 18 hours per week. Flexible working options available.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate good clinical knowledge and practice at all times and be accountable for own actions.
• Triage referrals to ensure correct referral pathways have been followed and that patients are clinically suitable. (This is in line with Referral and Treatment Criteria, Directory of Services and local policy)
• Record clinical reason for acceptance or rejection against guidance for each referral.
• Attend monthly NHS review meetings to ensure contractual arrangements are being met and keep up to date with any changes
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and identify complex/ exceptional cases that require escalation or further clinical review.
• Work with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure safe patient selection

About us

At KIMS Hospital we understand our people are our biggest asset and as such we are focused on ensuring they feel happy and valued both in and out of the workplace.  That’s why we have created a benefits package to support your emotional, financial, and physical wellbeing.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Extra time off for your birthday
• Free Secure Staff Parking
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Click Apply Now or contact Diane for more information on 01622 538114 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk