Patient Flow Navigator — Ward Coordination & Discharge

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Patient Flow Co-ordinator on a 5-month secondment. The role focuses on strengthening ward-based patient flow by coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge and multidisciplinary teams.

You will maintain real-time flow information, attend board rounds, liaise with ward teams, Diagnostics, transport and the Discharge Lounge, and escalate barriers to avoid delays, ultimately

Qualifications

• Previous NHS experience required.
• Experience of using Cerner computer system.
• GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) Grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain real-time patient flow information using Trust systems.
• Attend board rounds and progress agreed actions.
• Liaise with ward teams, diagnostics, transport, the Discharge Lounge and other departments to resolve delays.
• Support discharge planning and ensure timely communication across the multidisciplinary team.
• Escalate barriers to patient flow appropriately.

Skills

previous NHS Experience

Experience of using Cerner computer s

Education

GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) Grade C or above.

Tools

IT Literate

Job description

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Patient Flow Co-ordinator on a 5-month secondment. The role focuses on strengthening ward-based patient flow by coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges, in collaboration with the Nurse in Charge and multidisciplinary teams.

You will maintain real-time flow information, attend board rounds, liaise with ward teams, Diagnostics, transport and the Discharge Lounge, and escalate barriers to avoid delays, ultimately