Patient Admission Pathway Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking experienced Band 5 Nurses to join their innovative team. The role focuses on reducing hospital admissions through community-based services and virtual wards. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, care planning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Applicants must have a nursing degree and relevant experience in acute and community settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Understanding of clinical practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients and conducting holistic needs assessments.
• Collaborating with GP practices to develop local services.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Frailty Assessments

Patient Monitoring

Education

Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking experienced Band 5 Nurses with a background in community or acute care to join our innovative team. Our goal is to reduce emergency hospital admissions and reliance on acute hospital care through initiatives like integrated Community-based Frailty Hubs, expanded community services, and virtual wards. Virtual wards enable patients, who would typically be hospitalized, to receive acute care, remote monitoring, and treatment at home or their usual residence.

The post holder will support individuals with complex health issues and acute episodes, providing urgent responses within 1–2 hours or managing patients on virtual wards with stays of 1-14 days. Responsibilities include care planning, utilizing assessment tools, and escalating concerns to senior staff when necessary.

Main duties of the job

Monitoring patients, conducting holistic needs assessments using recognized tools and remote technology, recognizing patient deterioration, and escalating appropriately. Collaborating with professional leads, GP practices, and Primary Care Networks to develop valuable services tailored to local needs.

Working for our organisation

Led by Chair Jacqui Smith and CEO Matthew Trainer, we serve residents across three London boroughs and parts of southwest Essex. Over half of our 7,500 staff are from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and most reside locally. We provide general healthcare and specialist neurosciences services countywide.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Ensure you review the full specifications before applying and demonstrate how you meet the criteria in your application. All new hires are subject to a probationary period.

Person specification

Education/qualification

• Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing.
• Current registration and evidence of CPD.
• Understanding of clinical practice standards.
• Diploma/Degree IV Cannulation Mentorship.
• Willingness to undertake teaching and assessment.

Experience/Knowledge

• Caseload management experience.
• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Understanding of lone and agile working.
• Experience in acute and community settings.

Skills/Abilities

• Core clinical skills: observations, manual handling, BLS.
• Frailty assessments, including Clinical Frailty Score and NEWS.
• Ability to complete comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Ability to work independently in the community.

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrates PRIDE values, positive attitude, and professionalism.
• Aligns with BHRUT values.
• Trustworthy, non-prejudicial, and committed to learning and teaching.
• Team player willing to commute between sites and patient homes.

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to DBS checks as per legal requirements.