Triage Practitioner

Care UK ,
Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Overview

Job Description

If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to people's lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced Triage Nurse to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patient's treatment is of the highest standard. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings. Our wards boast great nurse to patient ratios and Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre has been rated Outstanding by the CQC, putting it at the very top of the regulator's quality ratings. If you are a Nurse outside of the local area we would welcome your application and there is a very generous relocation package available to support you. About the role You will be working as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary team. Supported by our experienced Operations and Clinical Performance Managers, you will take responsibility for effectively managing the triaging of all referrals to the centre as per OPCS codes and agreed criteria and guidelines. You will be a part 1 registered NMC Nurse with experience of working in an acute setting with recent experience in the recovery of patients following surgery as well as previous experience in pre-assessment. Your sound clinical knowledge combined with your ability to solve problems and think both literally and laterally will enable you to coach and support others in your team. We encourage sharing of best practice across our site to develop your skills and take advantage of our excellent clinical leadership knowledge. Working at Care UK When you're part of the Care UK team, you don't just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. If you want to move up the ladder, we'll support you. If you just want to stay in your role, that's fine too. We'll help you be the best you can be. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contactmartyn.kingsbury@careuk.comin our friendly resourcing team, or call 01189 521 921. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Care UK retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Care UK, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year. Employment Type: FULL_TIME