NHS

Patient Flow Coordinator


Pay22,816.00 - 24,336.00 / year
LocationDoncaster/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9272-23-0858?language=en&page=301&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      All previous applicants need not apply.

      You will be required to cover the 7 day rota which will include; days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis. Cross site working will also be required when needed.

      An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Patient Flow Co-ordinator in Emergency Services Care group.

      The purpose of the Flow Co-ordinator's role is to ensure that patients have a seamless journey and discharge and that the patient's pathway is effectively managed across site.

      We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team to contribute to high quality patient experience. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Ward managers and Matrons to support patient pathways from admission to discharge/ transfer.

      We are looking for a, caring and compassionate person who would like to make a difference to our complex patient group.

      Main duties of the job

      The flow coordinator is responsible for liaising with Emergency Department, Clinical Site and other Flow Co-ordinators and receiving areas to ensure effective communication about capacity is maintained and appropriate early escalation is facilitated.

      It is desirable that the applicant has recent experience in a health environment. The applicant must be computer literate have GCSE English or equivalent. Good communication skills are essential and ability to work with a multi-professional team. The applicant must be able to work flexibly and prioritise workload effectively, and use own initiative in certain work related issues.

      The successful applicant will be expected to work across both sites as required, Monday to Sunday - working hours TBC.

      About us

      Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

      It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

      As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

      As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

      We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

      Date posted

      07 December 2023

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £22,816 to £24,336 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      272-5793030

      Job locations

      Doncaster Royal Infirmary

      Armthorpe Road

      Doncaster

      DN2 5LT


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

      Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

      Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE English or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Recognised typing qualification
      • Computer literate

      Experience

      Essential

      • Recent experience in health environment
      • Computer literate

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of electronic patient data systems
      • Knowledge of medical terminology

      Interpersonal Skills

      Essential

      • Good communication skills.
      • Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
      • Ability to communicate with a multi-professional team.
      • To be able to use own initiative in certain work related issues.

      Desirable

      • Able to influence senior staff.

      Organisational Skills

      Essential

      • To be able to work flexibly and prioritise workload effectively
      • To be able to use own initiative in certain work related issues
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • GCSE English or equivalent

      Desirable

      • Recognised typing qualification
      • Computer literate

      Experience

      Essential

      • Recent experience in health environment
      • Computer literate

      Desirable

      • Knowledge of electronic patient data systems
      • Knowledge of medical terminology

      Interpersonal Skills

      Essential

      • Good communication skills.
      • Possess and display tact and diplomacy where appropriate.
      • Ability to communicate with a multi-professional team.
      • To be able to use own initiative in certain work related issues.

      Desirable

      • Able to influence senior staff.

      Organisational Skills

      Essential

      • To be able to work flexibly and prioritise workload effectively
      • To be able to use own initiative in certain work related issues

      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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

      Address

      Doncaster Royal Infirmary

      Armthorpe Road

      Doncaster

      DN2 5LT


      Employer's website

      https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

      Address

      Doncaster Royal Infirmary

      Armthorpe Road

      Doncaster

      DN2 5LT


      Employer's website

      https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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