Lead Patient Flow Facilitator - Medical Specialties

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Paisley is seeking a lead patient flow facilitator to enhance patient discharge planning and improve hospital flow. The ideal candidate will provide leadership to the patient flow team and work closely with senior management. This full-time role requires strong collaborative skills and experience in managing patient flow. The position operates on a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient discharge planning and hospital flow management.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and support the patient flow team.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the patient flow team and provide leadership in discharge planning.
• Support patient flow and discharge planning to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with the senior management team daily for effective service delivery.

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lead patient flow facilitator within the medical specialities of ECMS RAH.

The post holder will support all aspects of patient discharge planning and support the facilitation of discharge and flow through the medical wards. As lead you will support the patient flow team, providing leadership and guidance. You will work alongside various members of the senior management team daily to ensure service delivery. The post will be worked over Monday – Friday pattern.

Responsibilities

• Lead the patient flow team and provide leadership and guidance in discharge planning and flow through medical wards.
• Support all aspects of discharge planning and facilitate patient flow to improve service delivery.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to ensure effective service delivery on a Monday to Friday pattern.

Informal contact

Informal contact: Lisa Taylor, CSM, 07960700778, [e-mail]

How to apply and contact information

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