Integrated Care Clinician (Nurse) – Cardiff
The post holder will undertake telephone triage assessments of patients in an efficient way.
They will advise the most appropriate intervention to meet the needs of the patient using best clinical practice, adhering to Trust Policy, protocols and guidelines.
Will work in an autonomous capacity, assessing and advising callers within agreed guidelines.
Integrated Care is a service that gives the people of Wales access to Urgent out of hours care, 24-hour health information with sign posting and access to urgent dental services.
Main duties of the job
Integrated Care is at the forefront of an improving urgent and emergency care offering for the people of Wales both online and over the phone.
At Integrated Care we employ a wide range of colleagues, from Call Handlers to Nurses, Paramedics, and data analysts, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside GPs, Pharmacists and Mental Health Practitioners.
This is a dynamic role in which you’ll draw upon your clinical assessment skills to help and advise a broad spectrum of patients, from minor ailments and injuries to complex and urgent conditions as well as to hone your skills in a remote clinical decision‐making environment.
As a Band 6 Triage and Assessment Nurse, you’ll have the autonomy to make decisions but be supported by our experienced team of senior clinicians, practice coaches and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world‑class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.
In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge & Experience
- NMC Registered Nurse (adult or Child), relevant clinical practice as a nurse in front line, acute or chronic care, or telephone based triage or HCPC Registered Paramedic with demonstrable post registration experience as a Paramedic in front line services.
- Evidence of undertaking regular update training and continuous personal/professional development as required by regulating body.
Other
- Flexible approach to work – expect to work a rotating shift system including working nights and weekends (unsocial hours)
Values
- Able to demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours
Aptitude and Abilities
- Able to demonstrate strong listening and communication skills
- Able to demonstrate team working with a collaborative style
- Able to work to own initiative and make decisions
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical decision making capabilities
- Be able to demonstrate high levels of current clinical knowledge, computer literate, committed to personal development
- Committed to ongoing training and development including mandatory updates
- Ability to work under their own initiative without direct supervision
- Ability to speak Welsh
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.
£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum, pro rata
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