Patient Flow Clinical Lead
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
The closing date is 15 January 2025
Job summary
Clinical Lead Patient Flow - Band 7
Fixed Term - Maternity Cover
Chippenham Community Hospital
We are recruiting to the position of Clinical Lead based within the Wiltshire Patient Flow Hub at Chippenham Hospital for a fixed term to provide maternity leave cover. The position is available from March 2025 and any seconded position will need to be agreed with their existing line manager and HCRG before commencing. Wiltshire Health and Care services are transferring to HCRG from 1st April 2025.
** Interviews will be held on 4th February **
The role involves working to deliver on all aspects of patient flow within Wiltshire Health and Care. This includes taking and processing referrals for onward care, liaising with acute and non-acute hospitals and community based teams. You will need to have a good knowledge of the health and social care criteria and the differing services which are available. Working knowledge of the national discharge framework pathways is also important.
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered clinical practitioner with experience in a relevant field. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the patient journey and an understanding of how community services support patients.
You will have good communication skills and be able to negotiate with staff from a wide range of backgrounds. You will show attention to detail and excellent record keeping. High level digital skills are required as all work is computer based.
The Wiltshire Patient Flow Hub is a team of clinical and admin staff based at Chippenham Hospital. We work closely with our acute partners, our inpatient wards, intermediate and social care providers and community teams. We look forward to welcoming new applicants to the team.
For further information please contact Lynsey Ollington or Stephanie Maslen via the Flow Hub on 01249 456461.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Date posted
08 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-22116
Job locations
Chippenham Community Hospital
Rowden Hill
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2AJ
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Chippenham Community Hospital
Rowden Hill
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2AJ
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Lynsey Ollington
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