Integrated Care Clinician (Nurse) - Swansea

Job overview

Integrated Care Clinician (Nurse)

The post holder will undertake telephone triage assessments of patients in an efficient way.

They will advise the most appropriate intervention to meet the needs of the patient using best clinical practice, adhering to Trust Policy, protocols and guidelines.

Will work  in an autonomous capacity, assessing and advising  callers  within agreed guidelines.

Are you ready for a new direction in your career with new exciting challenges?

Now is a great time to work for NHS 111 Wales as we continue to grow our offer to patients and deliver a clinically effective, patient centred service.  We are looking for more Triage and Assessment nurses to join us in meeting the challenges of urgent and emergency care across Wales.

NHS 111 Wales is the service that gives the people of Wales access to Urgent out of hours care, 24-hour health information with sign posting and access to urgent dental services.

Are you looking for a different way to make the most of your Nursing experience? If so, we have roles for amazing people like you!

We at NHS 111 Wales recognise that the ongoing pressures in many patient facing roles are leading nurses to feel undervalued and over worked This is an opportunity to deliver outstanding patient care without the physical strains of hands-on care, in a non-patient facing setting, which allows you to focus on prudent health for your patients.

Main duties of the job

111 Wales is at the forefront of an improving urgent and emergency care offering for the people of Wales both online and over the phone.

At NHS 111 Wales we employ a wide range of colleagues, from Call Handlers to Nurses, Paramedics, and data analysts, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside GPs, Pharmacists and Mental Health Practitioners.

This is a dynamic role in which you’ll draw upon your clinical assessment skills to help and advise a broad spectrum of patients, from minor ailments and injuries to complex and urgent conditions as well as to hone your skills in a remote clinical decision-making environment.

As a Band 6 Triage and Assessment nurse, you’ll have the autonomy to make decisions but be supported by our experienced team of senior clinicians, practice coaches and multi-disciplinary colleagues.

Our highly trained teams work closely with urgent care GP’s and pharmacists in looking after Wales Urgent care needs. Working for NHS 111 Wales will mean you make a real difference to people’s lives and health as we engage with thousands of patients each week.

The benefits of working for NHS 111 Wales

• A range of supportive work-life balance policies
• A comprehensive CPD programme
• A range of health and wellbeing support services
• Where you will learn remote clinical decision-making skills
• Support through revalidation
• Flexible and family friendly working pattern

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.