About this role
Job summary
We are seeking positive, proactive and enthusiastic staff to join our existing teams in the ongoing development and expansion of our urgent care services across Harrogate ED and Ripon UTC.
Working as a triage assessment practitioner you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of clinical care in the initial assessment and prioritisation of patients presenting with minor injuries and illness. Working collaboratively with the immediate and wider multidisciplinary teams as well as partner organisations to ensure seamless and timely care with the best possible patient experience
Main duties of the job
- Initial assessment of patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and illness
- Assessment, streaming and onward referral of acutely unwell patients
- Under the direction of the UCPs, providing treatment plans and discharge advice
- Contribute to meeting the identified Key Performance Indicators within the time frames identified
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please find the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in emergency/urgent or primary care setting
Desirable
- Post registration experience in an Emergency/Urgent Care/Acute care setting
- Experience of mentorship, supervision and teaching
- Experience of audit process and procedures
- Experience of initial assessment within an unscheduled care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Either Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Professional
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Degree level qualification or ability to demonstrate experience and thinking to equivalent level
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification/mentor qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)