Job summary
We
currently have a number of exciting opportunities for the appointment of
dynamic, self-motivated Band 6 Patient Flow Coordinators to work as part of
the Patient Flow Coordinator Team within Specialty and Integrated as well as
Acute Medicine based at St Jamess University Hospital Leeds.
We
are looking for enthusiastic individuals to take responsibility and actively
manage patient flow across the Clinical Service Units by implementing and
maintaining processes that safely expedite patient placement and discharge.
The
jobholder is responsible for the timely and appropriate placement of patients
requiring admission to the Trusts bed base and for the escalation procedure
from the Emergency Department.
The
role will give you an insight into the wider organization and the issues and
drivers which shape current NHS services. You will develop advanced skills in
identifying risks and solving complex issues, and gain valuable experience in
balancing staff availability and skills against the needs of patients across
the service.
If
you are compassionate, energetic and have a genuine dedication to improving
the patient experience of acute medical patients, then we would like you to
apply.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
07/01/2025
Planned Interview
Date
14/01/2025
Main duties of the job
You
will be required:
Support Team Lead in providing
leadership to the clinical team
Support and inspire staff to
provide efficient, effective, safe, quality care to patients
Deliver a positive patient
experience
Promote the building of effective
teams and collaboration between teams
Anticipate problems and take
preventative or mitigating actions, or
have contingency plans available
Assist in the line management
of the nursing team, including
individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce
planning
Help to ensure the effective
deployment of staff is m
You
should have knowledge in the field of hospital discharge and an understanding
of the requirements of the national hospital discharge and community support
policy and operating model.
To
act as a positive role model.
The
successful applicant will need to demonstrate recent change management
implementation, and a clear understanding of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nursing
& Midwifery Strategy.
All
staff have a responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable adults and for
ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
For
further information please contact Matron Mashid Heydari 0113 2066393
Mobile
07881327226 or Team Lead Amanda DeWitt 0113 2065766 Mobile 07795401225
About us
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Team Lead with the 24
hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of
the department. They will contribute
to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and
supervision for the department. The
jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain the departments
philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and
quality care delivery. By assisting
with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the department, the
jobholder will support the cost effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times,
providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the department.
He/she will play a key role in the assessment and placement of patients
requiring admission to the Trusts bed base.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the team and ensuring effective management of the
department in the absence of the Team Lead.
Work
efficiently to facilitate the quick movement of patients from the emergency
department into the medical bed base. The jobholder will need to be competent
in multitasking management and be able to make evidence-based decisions. The
jobholder needs to work well in high pressured situations and be confident to
communicate with all levels of the multidisciplinary team.
The
jobholder will communicate the Clinical Service Units position to the senior
teams and escalate any issues that need resolving.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for
adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
Recognised teaching/assessing
qualification (desirable)
Experience
Significant post registration
experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
Experience of clinical audit and
standard setting
Working with a wide range of
professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Clinical experience within the
speciality (desirable)
Knowledge
Insight into clinical speciality
Insight into current issues in
nursing/professional issues
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of
current issues in health and social care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Team Lead with the 24
hour continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of
the department. They will contribute
to the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and
supervision for the department. The
jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain the departments
philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate safe and
quality care delivery. By assisting
with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the department, the
jobholder will support the cost effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times,
providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the department.
He/she will play a key role in the assessment and placement of patients
requiring admission to the Trusts bed base.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the team and ensuring effective management of the
department in the absence of the Team Lead.
Work
efficiently to facilitate the quick movement of patients from the emergency
department into the medical bed base. The jobholder will need to be competent
in multitasking management and be able to make evidence-based decisions. The
jobholder needs to work well in high pressured situations and be confident to
communicate with all levels of the multidisciplinary team.
The
jobholder will communicate the Clinical Service Units position to the senior
teams and escalate any issues that need resolving.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN Adult for
adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
Recognised teaching/assessing
qualification (desirable)
Experience
Significant post registration
experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
Experience of clinical audit and
standard setting
Working with a wide range of
professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
Clinical experience within the
speciality (desirable)
Knowledge
Insight into clinical speciality
Insight into current issues in
nursing/professional issues
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of
current issues in health and social care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post registration experience at Staff Nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and Standard setting
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- NMC Registration and revalidation date
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching / Assessing Qualification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Local and National Nursing Agenda
- Current Issues in health and social care
- Standards of Professional Practice
- Compassionate and Caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive / Courageous
- Flexible / Adaptable
- Able to manage stress in self and others.
Desirable
- Clinical experience within the specialty
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Post registration experience at Staff Nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and Standard setting
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Clinical Experience within the specialty
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and other's workload
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- NMC Registration and revalidation date
Desirable
- Recognised Teaching / Assessing Qualification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Local and National Nursing Agenda
- Current Issues in health and social care
- Standards of Professional Practice
- Compassionate and Caring
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change
- Assertive / Courageous
- Flexible / Adaptable
- Able to manage stress in self and others.
Desirable
- Clinical experience within the specialty
- Skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
