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
1. Have a visible presence within the Trust, facilitating and leading the team in a positive and flexible manner.
2. Use a high level of interpersonal and leadership skills to accurately prioritise calls to junior doctors, providing clinical advice and support when required.
3. Work in alliance with the Infection, Prevention and Control Team, ensuring prevention of hospital-acquired infections is a key objective.
4. Actively participate in the prevention and control of infection in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
5. Support the Matron in serious incident investigations and harms validation, utilising improvement methodology to ensure a reduction in harms within inpatient areas.
About Us
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and beautiful countryside. We are one of the largest acute Trusts in the North West of England, providing a high-quality range of acute care services and employing over 6,000 staff serving a population of approximately 400,000 people.
Job Description
Responsibilities
1. Current NMC registration or HCPC registration.
2. Post registration course in speciality.
3. Degree or working towards degree level.
4. A minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
5. A minimum of 2 years leadership experience, specifically in the speciality setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* Current NMC registration or HCPC registration.
* Post registration course in speciality.
* Degree or working towards degree level.
* A minimum of 5 years post registration experience.
* A minimum of 2 years leadership experience, specifically in the speciality 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 speciality 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 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr