Patient Flow & Bed Coordinator

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a patient flow coordinator within the Operations team to provide a confidential, patient-centred service and support delivery of the department's KPIs.

The post holder works with all adult inpatient services to identify and place patients promptly, coordinating with the team to maximise efficient bed management and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient flow through the emergency pathway
• Sufficiently skilled in understanding the Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Quality Indicators including the criteria for 4 hour, 12 hour targets set nationally and support the specialist teams in ensuring flow is provided to achieve this
• To support the allocation of beds in a proactive manner, considering patient safety at all times
• Collate and record data daily relating to patient flow and performance in order to ensure the Trusts position is recorded both internally and externally as required
• Interpret and convey information accurately and concisely and respond to changing priorities and conflicting demands in an effective manner and develop systems to improve effectiveness of the post
• Ensure the nurse in charge, manager of the day and Clinical Site Manager is aware of the changing pressures within ED/MAU/SAU/MINORS and medical/specialised review requirements

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a patient flow coordinator within the Operations team to provide a confidential, patient-centred service and support delivery of the department's KPIs.

The post holder works with all adult inpatient services to identify and place patients promptly, coordinating with the team to maximise efficient bed management and maintain confidentiality at all times.