Flow Co-ordinator - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

There has never been a better time to join the Emergency Care Division at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Flow Coordinator to join our team. This role will work closely with ward areas from AMU to the medical wards.

You will join a team of flow coordinators who manage the patient flow across the hospital.

You will be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, communicating across all levels to ensure timely flow of patients.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.

To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.

The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the use of beds within the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Medical Wards.

You will be able to manage your own workload to achieve efficient flow from the emergency department (ED), working to help drive the national performance targets for emergency care and simultaneously keeping flow from the GP admitting area to the acute medical unit.

You will also be responsible for ensuring that patients move from AMU across the hospital to the speciality area that they require within the medicine wards.

Effective communication skills are essential, as you will be liaising with multiple members of the multi-disciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

You will be enthusiastic, a real team player and have the ability to keep calm when working in a high pressured environment.

You must be an excellent communicator, kind, caring and compassionate. You will be confident in dealing with all levels of staff to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. You will be able to problem solve quickly and efficiently, whilst being calm and effective.