Acute Medicine Patient Flow Specialist

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Flow Co-ordinator to support the Acute Medicine Department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will manage the discharge and flow of acute medical patients, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure effective patient care. Duties include monitoring performance, facilitating communications for timely discharges, and handling some clinical tasks such as venepuncture and ECGs. This role is essential in achieving patient safety and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, and performing ECGs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Strong organizational skills to manage discharge and patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective patient flow through the department.
• Monitor performance and chase diagnostic results.
• Liaise with interdisciplinary teams for admission and discharge arrangements.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Patient management

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Flow Co-ordinator to support the Acute Medicine Department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate will manage the discharge and flow of acute medical patients, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure effective patient care. Duties include monitoring performance, facilitating communications for timely discharges, and handling some clinical tasks such as venepuncture and ECGs. This role is essential in achieving patient safety and satisfaction.