About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band6 Specialist Patient Flow Coordinator to join our specialist team, this is a permanent post available.
Working autonomously across Cardiothoracic, Critical Care, Nephrology and Transplant, Neurosciences and Haematology directorates, the post-holder will play a key role in ensuring safe, timely and effective patient flow into secondary and tertiary services.
The role requires close collaboration with senior nurses and Clinical Board senior support, acting as a key decision-maker in the allocation of beds and resources. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, supporting ward teams to maintain robust processes that promote efficient discharge planning, minimise delays and optimise service capacity. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job We have an opportunity to appoint a permanent Band 6 Specialist Patient Flow Coordinator to strengthen patient flow across Cardiothoracic, Critical Care, Nephrology and Transplant, Neurosciences and Haematology directorates. Post-holders will work both autonomously and as part of the specialist team, collaborating closely with the Clinical Board senior support to ensure timely and effective flow into secondary and tertiary services. They will act as key decision-makers, working alongside senior nurses to ensure appropriate allocation of resources and supporting ward teams to embed robust processes that promote safe, efficient and appropriate patient flow. Strong leadership skills are essential, and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First Level N.M.C. Registration,
Desirable
Emergency skills, APLS, EPLS, ect
Experience Essential
Experience of working autonomously Experience of patient flow within a clinical environment
Desirable
Relevant experience within paediatrics Management experience
Skill & personal qualities Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Significant experience in relevant area Teaching experience
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)