Job summary
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Reporting to the Matron, the post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe, timely, high-quality patient care and experience. Working collaboratively with the Matron, operational managers, and clinicians to deliver a seamless journey for patients moving through the acute emergency clinical pathways.
They will have a specific focus on visible, accessible, and strong clinical leadership, working in partnership with operational and clinical teams to ensure the delivery of quality care. The Patient Flow Clinical Co-Ordinator will provide senior nursing/AHP support, operational and clinical advice to all areas within the Trust out of hours.
You will lead the site both in hours and out of hours, taking responsibility for safe, timely and effective patient flow throughout the Trust.
The post holder will have set management duties to undertake along with line management of others in the team.
Main duties of the job
Have a visible presence within the Trust. Facilitate and lead the team in a positive and flexible manner. Use a high level of interpersonal and leadership skills to accurately prioritise calls to junior doctors, providing clinical advice and support when required. Work in alliance with the Infection, Prevention and Control Team, leading the team in ensuring prevention of hospital-acquired infection, with the objective of reducing hospital-acquired infections including MRSA and C. Diff. The post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role, as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2008. Support the Matron in serious incident investigations and harms validation, utilising improvement methodology to ensure a reduction in harms within inpatient areas.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Hospital clinical co-coordinator position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* Current NMC registration or HCPC registration
* Post registration course in specialty
* Degree or working towards degree level.
* A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
* A minimum of 2 years leadership experience; specifically in the specialty setting.
Desirable
* Holds registered mentor or teaching qualification.
* Working towards masters level study
* Clinical supervision experience
* Experience of working with electronic health records
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* IT skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
* Budget management skills
* Ability to plan and prioritise own and others' workload when under pressure
* Excellent communication skills
* Evidence of working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and empowerment of others.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of service delivery
* Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialty care
* Awareness of current NHS issues
* Evidence of understanding of quality governance
Desirable
* Experience of project management
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Sense of humour
* Excellent leadership skills
* Flexible and adaptable to change
* Able to remain calm under pressure
* Trustworthy and empathetic
Other Requirements
Essential
* Ability to work flexibly
* Motivated
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr