Patient Tracker

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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Job summary

To provide a specialised, comprehensive and confidential patient-centered administration and pathway tracking service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the specialty.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

To act as the point of contact to be responsible for the management of and assist with the validation of the Surgical Assessment patient clinical quality indicator transit time ensuring the provision of a systematic, efficient and confidential service.

To be sufficiently skilled to understand the SAU Clinical Quality Indicators including the criteria for SAU breaches and ensure that Surgical patient breaches in A & E are clearly and accurately communicated and recorded.

To accurately record data and seek information when not directly provided.

To work of own initiative and on own ability with minimal supervision to carry out duties of the post.

Take responsibility for prioritisation of workload, responding to changing priorities and conflicting demands in an effective manner and develop systems to improve effectiveness of the post.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B4-7016133

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure patient pathway markers and actions are recorded on the Trust Emergency Patient Pathway Management System and SAU patient track board.

Work collaboratively with all disciplines from all areas across the Trust to ensure that patient DAP milestones and Key Performance Indicators are met.

To be responsible for extracting patient information/data from medical records and entering detail onto the Extramed system, or equivalent.

Ensure investigations and subsequent departures from the department are arranged effectively to meet pathway targets.

Negotiate investigations for patients with other department/trust members to ensure target are met.

Interpret and convey information accurately and concisely.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure patient pathway markers and actions are recorded on the Trust Emergency Patient Pathway Management System and SAU patient track board.

Work collaboratively with all disciplines from all areas across the Trust to ensure that patient DAP milestones and Key Performance Indicators are met.

To be responsible for extracting patient information/data from medical records and entering detail onto the Extramed system, or equivalent.

Ensure investigations and subsequent departures from the department are arranged effectively to meet pathway targets.

Negotiate investigations for patients with other department/trust members to ensure target are met.

Interpret and convey information accurately and concisely.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Diana Riochardson

diane.richardson@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966026

Date posted

20 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B4-7016133

Job locations

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


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