Patient Flow Coordinator

Job summary

The purpose of the Home First Patient Flow Coordinator is to

• ensure proactive identification of patients who meet the admission criteria for inpatient rehabilitation on TRH site, the signpost patients to more appropriate discharge pathways and in their role to provide advice to support the correct identification and utilisation of discharge pathways available within Home First Services.
• To ensure effective flow management of the inpatient scheduled and unscheduled pathway from point of referral, ensuring appropriate movement and placement throughout the patient's journey.
• To escalating capacity exceptions out with recognised/staffed capacity areas to identified line manager.
• There will be a requirement to work contracted hours over a 7-day period.

Main duties of the job

Key purpose:

• Balancing the demands of scheduled and unscheduled admissions
• Working with RDaSH colleagues and partners across place to identify patients who can be referred into all Home First and wider Physical and Neurodiversity Care Group services.
• Assist with the creation of early capacity and optimise patient placement and management of variance working with ward managers and team leaders across all pathways.
• Ensuring seamless patient journeys.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the flow of patients.

To have a positive, proactive outlook, be resilient and self-motivated

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf