Patient Flow Coordinator

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking a healthcare professional to assist with patient discharges from acute care. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team, patient assessment, and supervision of junior staff. Applicants should value communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care to ensure smooth discharge processes.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Continuous professional development

Support for staff networks

Qualifications

• Must work collaboratively within the healthcare team.
• Ability to assess and coordinate patient discharge needs.
• Experience in supervising and training junior nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Support timely and safe patient discharges from acute care.
• Participate as a member of the healthcare team.
• Ensure safe discharge processes as directed by management.

Job description

The responsibilities of a healthcare professional focused on supporting timely and safe patient discharges from acute care. Key duties include working collaboratively within the healthcare team, assessing and coordinating patient discharge needs, referring to the appropriate multidisciplinary staff, and supervising junior nurses.

The role must be carried out in alignment with the Trust's core values: Communication, Kindness and Understanding, Fairness and Transparency, Working Together, and Excellence. The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive service to the Trust, with a primary focus on facilitating the effective and timely discharge of patients who no longer require acute care.

They actively participate as a member of the healthcare team, assisting with patient flow and ensuring safe discharge processes as directed by the Ward Manager and shift coordinators. The role involves assessing and evaluating the discharge needs of patients and making appropriate referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team to arrange necessary care.

Additionally, the post holder supervises and trains junior nursing staff, supporting their development in planning safe and timely discharges. All duties are carried out in accordance with the Trust's core values, which include Communication, Kindness and Understanding, Fairness and Transparency, Working Together, and Excellence.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.