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Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for triaging patients on the LGT patient tracking list to identify patients who are anaemic/diabetic and arrange the management of these patient's anaemia/diabetes prior to elective procedures. The post holder will pre-screen referrals received either via email or via the electronic referral service (eRS) to identify and sign-post patients for anaemia/diabetes management.
The post holder will ensure that based on the refer/GP's assessment the patient's anaemia/diabetes status is optimised. The post holder will allocate patient with anaemia/diabetes for telephone assessment, establishing if the patient would instead benefit from either a face to face review in the clinic or review by another speciality.
Main duties of the job
1. Triage patients referred into general clinic/POA service and book into to the clinically relevant clinic using an agreed proforma.
2. Review and action on results of investigations, within the post holder's scope of practice.
3. Improve patient experience by ensuring effective communication and being a point of contact for patients within the POA service.
4. To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.
5. To work with the nurse specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
6. To work with the nurse/midwifery specialist team to develop best practices in line with NICE guidance.
7. To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients.
8. To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services.
About Us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement.
* Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development.
* Widening access (anchor institution) and employability.
* Improving the experience of staff with disability.
* Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development.
* Making equalities mainstream.
Date posted: 28 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 197-LC6516
Job locations: Lewisham Hospital, London, SE13 6LH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. To attend meetings relevant to the role and represent the views of others in formal surroundings.
2. To contribute both formally and informally to the education, training and development of clinical staff across the integrated pathway of care.
3. To contribute to the implementation of NICE guidance to ensure the continuous education of staff in appropriate clinical areas in relation to their understanding and utilisation of evidence-based practice.
4. To establish effective working relationships with other health care professionals whose role impinges on the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse Level 1 register
* 1st Level Degree or equivalent Sage and Thyme
* Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
* Counselling course Specialist course
Experience
Essential
* Significant years post-registration experience
* Ability to carry out assessment following a protocol and following advice
* Ability to work autonomously
* Experience of working within the multidisciplinary team
* Experience of liaising with other agencies
* Good time management and prioritisation skills
* Evidence of undertaking a quality improvement project and sharing results
Desirable
* Previous experience in the specialty
Experience Knowledge
Essential
* Well developed interpersonal skills
* Analytical and judgement skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Effective decision making skills
* Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
* Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
* Time management skills and organisational skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of research and audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
* Computer skills e.g. word processing, email, internet
* Flexible approach to changing situations
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: Lewisham Hospital, London, SE13 6LH
Employer's website: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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