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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 patients' 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 patients with anaemia/diabetes for telephone assessment, establishing if the patient would benefit from either a face-to-face review in the clinic or review by another specialty.
Triage patients referred into general clinic/POA service and book into the clinically relevant clinic using an agreed proforma.
Review and action on results of investigations, within the post holder’s scope of practice.
Improve patient experience by ensuring effective communication and being a point of contact for patients within the POA service.
To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.
To work with the nurse specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment, and follow-up care.
To work with the nurse/midwifery specialist team to develop best practices in line with NICE guidance.
To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients.
To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Raquel Guterres Job title: Matron Email address: raquel.guterres@nhs.net Telephone number: 07825524093.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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