Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to secondment
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the patient flow team as a Care Transfer Coordinator. This post will be offered as a secondment or fixed term until March 31st, 2027, and based in Hereford County Hospital. The applicant will work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary / multi agency team to facilitate the seamless transfer of patients from nominated District General Hospitals directly to own home or to Community Hospital, Residential Home or Nursing Home.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will actively participate in relevant meetings to support flexible working and effective service provision. They will work in full compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct or HPC/professional standards, escalating any concerns appropriately. As a professional role model, the post holder will consistently demonstrate high standards of conduct and ensure these standards are upheld within the wider team.The role includes providing professional advice to nursing and therapy colleagues and working as part of the Care Transfer Coordinator team to compile and distribute the daily bed state to key managers and stakeholders. The post holder will identify, manage, and minimise clinical risks, supporting the Senior Manager for Unscheduled Care, Senior Nurse for Unscheduled Care, and Lead Therapist in developing plans and strategies informed by national direction and clinical need.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job 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
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with relevant professional body "NMC or HCPC) Degree in Nursing/Health related subject or demonstrable professional academic development to degree level Knowledge of current issues within NHS care systems. Significant knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance Knowledge, ability and skills to manage patients with complex needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of patients. Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload Demonstrable ability of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling to the highest standard of professionalism
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective multi agency working, including the ability to engage positively with carers. Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners Proven ability to work under time constraints Ability to use electronic systems to a well-developed level including Microsoft packages
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills Able to deal with difficult negotiations across care boundaries. Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel Work flexible to meet the demand of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Live registration with relevant professional body "NMC or HCPC) Degree in Nursing/Health related subject or demonstrable professional academic development to degree level Knowledge of current issues within NHS care systems. Significant knowledge of NMC code of conduct and professional standards/guidance Knowledge, ability and skills to manage patients with complex needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical assessment and proactive caseload management of patients. Significant clinical experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for the patient group of the caseload Demonstrable ability of acting with care, compassion, promoting dignity and respect, role modelling to the highest standard of professionalism
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective multi agency working, including the ability to engage positively with carers. Proven ability to work in complex situations with many differing partners Proven ability to work under time constraints Ability to use electronic systems to a well-developed level including Microsoft packages
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills Able to deal with difficult negotiations across care boundaries. Ability to motivate, enthuse and encourage innovation within the team through effective communication skills
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel Work flexible to meet the demand of the service
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).
