Registered Veterinary Nurse - Patient Workflow Co-rodinator

Linnaeus; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary referral hospital in Swindon is looking for a Patient Flow Co-ordinator to manage the efficient flow of patients across departments. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills to ensure optimal patient care and operational efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and numerous benefits including career development opportunities within the Linnaeus Group. Applicants should be passionate about veterinary care and teamwork.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Generous CPD budget

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development programmes

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to influence teams and deliver optimal patient care.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff across different departments.
• Ability to manage and prevent delays in patient throughput.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and movement of cases across departments.
• Ensure efficient patient throughput and timely processing of emergencies.
• Manage daily scheduling and capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Capacity planning

Job description

Location: Eastcott Referrals

Hours: 30 hours per week with optional additional 10 hours clinical

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Eastcott Referrals team as a Patient Flow Co-ordinator. Eastcott sees a wide variety of complex and rewarding referral cases across multiple disciplines including Neurology, Surgery, Medicine, Cardiology and Ophthalmology.

This is a key operational role within the hospital, responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective flow of patients across all departments to support excellent patient care and service delivery.

About Eastcott Referrals

Eastcott Referrals is a well-established multidisciplinary referral hospital and part of the Linnaeus Group. We are proud to deliver high-quality specialist and emergency care supported by experienced clinicians, nurses, and support teams working collaboratively in a fast-paced referral environment.

As part of Linnaeus, Eastcott benefits from continued investment in facilities, people, and development, allowing our teams to work to the highest clinical and operational standards.

The Role

As Patient Flow Co-ordinator, you will play a central role in the day-to-day running of the hospital by overseeing the scheduling and movement of cases across all departments.

You will work closely with the nursing team, clinicians, administrative teams and the leadership team to ensure:

• Efficient throughput of cases across the hospital
• Timely acceptance and processing of emergency cases
• Proactive management and prevention of delays
• Clear oversight of daily scheduling and capacity planning

This role requires strong, inclusive and decisive leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and influence teams to deliver optimal patient care while supporting the hospital’s operational goals.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Generous CPD budget
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Linnaeus learning and development programmes
• Career development opportunities within a leading referral hospital and the wider Linnaeus Group

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of our Associates. Eastcott benefits from access to wellbeing resources, Mental Health First Aiders and confidential support services.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about veterinary nursing and excited by the opportunity to lead from the very start of our Harlow journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of building the future at Forest Veterinary Centre, Harlow.

Contact: [e-mail]

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All applications with the relevant skills and experience will be carefully considered. If you require any support in completing your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team.