As a Band 5 Paediatric Patient Flow Co-ordinator you will support the Paediatric Directorate in the effective and timely flow of Children being admitted to and discharged from Paediatric Inpatient Areas.

The role will involve frequent liaison with multi-disciplinary teams including the Bed Management Team, Emergency Department and Paediatric Directorate Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to make a positive impact on patient care. You will be supported by the Unit Manager, Paediatric Ambulatory Care Manager, Paediatric Practice Educator and the Lead Nurse in your own development and you will have access to our bespoke paediatric training days.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Paediatric Patient Flow Co-ordinator you will be responsible for supporting the nursing and medical teams of the Paediatric Directorate by facilitating the admission and discharge of children to and from our inpatient areas.FYI - This is a 12 hour post which is worked as a 13hr shift inclusive of an hours break.

Working autonomously alongside the nurse in charge you will co-ordinate the flow of accepted admissions, collate information and provide updates to the Bed Management and Directorate Teams to promote efficiency and a positive patient experience.

You will be required to liaise with departments to co-ordinate investigations and obtain supplies as well as representing the Unit at multi-professional meetings. This is a fast-paced and varied role with the opportunity to be involved in improvement work and facilitating change.

We are a friendly and supportive team with a focus on the Organisation's Kindness Collaborative which supports the way we work. We are fortunate to have a beautifully designed, bright and spacious unit incorporating Paediatric Inpatients, Critical Care, Surgery and a Paediatric Observation and Assessment area.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of general education (English, Mathematics and Science at GCSE or equivalent.)

Desirable

• Information Technology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Experience of working in a role requiring problem solving skills

Desirable

• Experience of working within child health
• Experience of manging change
• Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of co-ordinating multi-disciplinary team meetings

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of Children and Young People
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexible shifts
• Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of IT packages

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

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