Patient Flow Coordinator - Witney Hospital

Job summary

The Patient Flow Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient movement of patients through our community hospitals. This is an exciting new role which will require you to communicate effectively with patients, families and our multidisciplinary team in order to help patients get home as soon as they are ready. You will work with the teams at Witney Community Hospital where your work will directly contribute to reducing length of stay, preventing readmissions, and improving patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• planning and coordinating hospital discharges
• effective communication with patients and families to involve them in preparing for discharge from hospital
• working closely with colleagues in other organisations such as adult social care and voluntary sector organisations to arrange appropriate support for patients when they leave hospital
• maintaining clear and accurate documentation
• coordinating and contributing to daily board rounds and weekly MDT meetings

No two days are the same for the patient flow team. If you enjoy working in a fast paced role and solving problems then this could be the ideal job for you!

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Hospital

Witney

OX28 6JJ

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Hospital

Witney

OX28 6JJ

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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