Patient Flow Coordinator - Abingdon Community Hospital

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in England is seeking a Patient Flow Coordinator to efficiently manage patient discharges in our hospitals. This role involves effective communication with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely patient movement. Responsibilities include coordinating discharge processes, maintaining documentation, and participating in daily meetings. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression and employee wellbeing benefits, including generous leave and NHS discounts.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in coordinating hospital discharge processes.
• Strong ability to work in fast-paced, problem-solving environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate hospital discharges effectively.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation.
• Contribute to daily board rounds and MDT meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Planning and coordination

Documentation accuracy

Job description

The Patient Flow Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient movement of patients through our community hospitals.

This is an exciting new role which will require you to communicate effectively with patients, families and our multidisciplinary team in order to help patients get home as soon as they are ready. You will work with the teams on our wards at Abingdon Community Hospital. Your work will directly contribute to reducing length of stay, preventing readmissions, and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Of This Role Include

• planning and coordinating hospital discharges
• effective communication with patients and families to involve them in preparing for discharge from hospital
• working closely with colleagues in other organisations such as adult social care and voluntary sector organisations to arrange appropriate support for patients when they leave hospital
• maintaining clear and accurate documentation
• coordinating and contributing to daily board rounds and weekly MDT meetings

No two days are the same for the patient flow team. If you enjoy working in a fast paced role and solving problems then this could be the ideal job for you!

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact

Name: Rachel Lardner
Job title: Senior AHP Clinical Lead
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07795175457