Triage Specialist Practitioner

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John Radcliffe Hospital
, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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Oncology & Haematology Triage Assessment Area – Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford.

Full Time 37.5 hours per week.

Are you looking for opportunities to progress your career?

Are you keen to learn more and develop your clinical assessment skills?

Do you enjoy working in an acute care setting?

We are looking for a band 6 Specialist Practitioner to join our small nurse led Triage Team covering maternity leave for approximately 9 months. The service is available 7 days a week for Oncology and Haematology patients to contact Triage for telephone advice. The team provides expert advice to ensure early recognition of potential emergencies, treatment complications and the provision of a follow‑up structure.

Triage provides a clinical area for nursing and medical staff to assess and monitor patients prior to a decision to send the patient home or admit to a ward as appropriate.

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is keen to learn and take on new clinical skills. Oncology or Haematology experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given. Telephone and video assessment skills are vital. Candidates should be an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the delivery of care, ensuring the best patient experience.

The successful candidate will be an excellent team player with the ability to use own initiative and judgement to resolve issues, work well under pressure and suggest improvements. Previous experience in an acute setting, sound clinical assessment skills, leadership ability and a commitment to learning new skills are essential to the role.

The successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.

We recommend that you contact us to find out more about this exciting role and see what we can offer you:

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this post is to provide specialist Oncological/Haematological advice and management to patients with the aim of improving patient experience and care.

This will be done by:

• Providing expert telephone assessment and initiation of an initial treatment plan in response to the urgent needs of patients contacting or attending the Cancer and Haematology Centre.
• Directing the flow emergency admissions into the Cancer and Haematology Centre, liaising with clinicians, ward co‑ordinators and operational managers, developing and maintaining systems for emergency admissions.
• Working in partnership with patients providing clear information during the assessment phase to promote participation in their care planning.
• Providing effective support, training and education to junior staff and other colleagues in order to support the delivery of skilled, evidence…