Renal Hub Co-ordinator

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2024

Job summary

Work within a national team of Renal transport coordinators, responsible for the coordination / monitoring of all aspects of the day to day transport provision for renal patients.

We are looking for an individual who is self motivated ,organised who can work as part of a team and can also work unsupervised.

The role will is predominately office based so computer and phone skills is essential

To support the delivery of a customer focused approach to the provision of renal transport in Wales through the effective supervision of patient journeys.

Responsible for coordinating patient journey information and planning optimum patient journey/masks and assisting day controllers/planning throughout Wales with the quality assurance of live renal transport journeys.

Act as a main point of communication between renal patients, renal dialysis units and transport providers control teams throughout Wales.

Main duties of the job

To book ambulance transport for our enhanced care patients on our advanced patient transport system , computed aided dispatch .

Using emails and phone to liaise with hospitals, units and patients to make sure we provide the best service for our dialysis patients . Using emails and phone .

Communicating with controllers and planners to ensure our service level agreements are met and patients experience .

We make decisions that benefit patients and users of our services by appropriate use of the tools, systems and environments which enable us to work competently, safely and effectively. We actively innovate, adapt and reduce inappropriate variation whilst being mindful of the appropriate evidence base to guide us.

To support the Renal services manager in resolving operational issues relating to transport complaints from units and staff.

Liaise with all transport clinical contact center staff throughout Wales in order to maintain quality standards for renal patients and to assist problem solving in relation to resource allocation where needed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum, pro rata'd if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

020-AC050-0424

Job locations

Renal Hub, Beacon House, Cwmbran or Denbighshire

Cwmbrân

NP44 3AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent at Grade 'C' or above

Desirable

  • Welsh

Other

Essential

  • Post requires full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic IT packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Coping with difficult situations and dealing with people who are in a state of anxiety or stress

Desirable

  • Previous experience within the patient care environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent at Grade 'C' or above

Desirable

  • Welsh

Other

Essential

  • Post requires full UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic IT packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Coping with difficult situations and dealing with people who are in a state of anxiety or stress

Desirable

  • Previous experience within the patient care environment

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Renal Hub, Beacon House, Cwmbran or Denbighshire

Cwmbrân

NP44 3AS


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Renal Hub, Beacon House, Cwmbran or Denbighshire

Cwmbrân

NP44 3AS


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Interim Renal Manger

Helen Davies

helen.l.davies@wales.nhs.uk

07772706228

Date posted

26 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum, pro rata'd if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

020-AC050-0424

Job locations

Renal Hub, Beacon House, Cwmbran or Denbighshire

Cwmbrân

NP44 3AS


Supporting documents

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