Head of Patient Flow

Job summary

Thank you for thinking about joining RDaSH. We are a little bit different and in transition. Over the next 5 years we will use that difference to transform outcomes and tackle health inequalities. This is why your skills could be just what we need, and why this might be the moment for you to come on board. There is a real chance for you to help shape what we do and for you to achieve this with us. We have recently launched our ambitious five-year strategy. You'll join a team that is shaping up to support our recently launched, ambitious and radical five-year strategy. That strategy will put the communities that we serve at the very heart of our Trust as we aim to be become recognised as among the first NHS 'community powered organisations'. RDaSH benefits from outstanding research capability and strong partnerships.

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/publications/clinical-and-organisational-strategy

We are looking to recruit someone into the Head of Patient Flow, to continue to develop this team and the improvements we have been making over the last 2 years. This role heads up the Flow Team and is key to the success in working with the 5 Care Groups, and the range of stakeholders who are in contact with patients when they present for care. You'll lead on wider Transformation programmes relating to flow and increasing access for people to urgent care space, alongside safe care within community settings. We have an ambition to reduce all out of area placements in 2024-25.

Main duties of the job

This role will report directly to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is part of the Chief Operating Officer portfolio. The Head of Patient Flow will provide leadership and clinical expertise for programmes of work with a specific focus on working with mental health inpatient units, and community services across Care Groups to improve patient flow. The postholder will line manage a team of staff while providing leadership and programme management to the wider Improving Flow programme; and will support the coordination and development of short- and medium-term plans to improve resilience and proactive management of service pressures. The key focus of this role is as a registered practitioner who will act as an expert credible leader for the delivery of a user-centred and evidence-based patient flow service aligned to national best practice.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about patient care and the NHS values, and has:

• Experience of managing patient flow and working in complex environments related to patient care
• Strong and demonstrable skills in leadership and clinical engagement
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce reports and presentations
• Analytical skills and is data driven
• Foster strong partnership relationships
• Feels passionate about taking forward community powered services
• The ability to lead strategically across services and systems

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/