Triage​/Minor Illness Nurse

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated part time Triage Nurse (18 - 21 hrs) who ishappy to work in a team but confident to work independently as well. Thepost holder will be able to see and treat minor illnesses and perform triage (telephone and online). Training and supervision will be given to the successful candidate depending on previous experience and learning needs.

Applicants will need to hold an NMCregistration and ideally have previous primary care experience.

• Prioritise patient care using appropriate clinical tools
• Assess and formulate a working management plan for patients presenting with acute illnesses in primary care, commensurate with your skills and experience.
• Work alongside clinical health professionals and primary care partners to deliver timely care and follow up.
• Engage in continuous education and self development to further your clinical management skills.

Popular West Swindon practice in the leafy outskirts of Swindon, M4 just a few minutes away.

Supportive regular meetings with extendedclinical team with emphasis on case discussion, external speakers and internalexpertise forstaff development.

We have a successful nurse triage and minor illness clinics. Our Multidisciplinary Team includes: GPs, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapist, GP assistant and Phlebotomist.

The Practice offers the following:

• Weekly clinical meetings and emphasis on whole practice clinical integration
• We are Systm One practice services 12,200 patients across 2 sites skewed to younger and middle aged patients.
• Medical Indemnity
• The practice encourages an open door, friendly and supportive environment for all to work.

Triage Nurse role will include clinical triage, management of patients including assessment, diagnosis and referral. Independent nurse prescribing qualification is essential. Applicants must hold an NMC registration and ideally have previous primary care experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Communication:

Communicate and liaise with all health care staff.

Ensure that identified lines of communication are maintained with patients, colleagues and external agencies to demonstrate politeness and courtesy and sensitivity.

Clinical Governance:

Maintain NMC registration and professional development in line with the expectations of the role.

Clinical Professional Responsibilities:
Assess and manage acute illnesses in an primary care setting.

Prioritise patient care. Ensure Services clinical protocols are adhered to at all times.

Work within guidelines.

Ensure full and accurate records are maintained and confidentially withheld.

Maintain own personal and professional development plan.

Appraise own performance and discuss development needs with mentor.

Work at all times within the NMC Code of professional practice.

Education and Training:
Show commitment to life long learning and a learning environment through personal example and dissemination of skills, attitude and knowledge to others.

Comply with the practice Appraisal system and attend an appraisal every year.

Ensure updated mandatory training requirements are met.

Health and Safety:
Comply with health and safety policies and legislation and use working practices that comply with good health and safety practice.

Data Protection:
The post holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

• Registered nurse with current registration with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

• Experience with in Primary Care environments and / or Accident and Emergency or Urgent Care.
• Experience of working in a GP practice

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.