Clinical Coordinator

Job responsibilities

Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing task to aid a safe and timely discharge, within the boundaries of your role which may include identifying bloods to be taken, cannulate patients requiring diagnostic investigations,

Ability to provide essential patient care to patients when required.

Track discharge medications supporting timely discharges.

Support discharge planning during ward board rounds.

Working with the clinical team to support in a timely and sensitive manner any referrals the patient may require.

Support to ensure reason to reside and estimated date of discharge is completed and accurate.

Book patient transport booking and troubleshoot transport issues.

Distribution and collection of patient and visitor feedback

Work closely with MDT, clinical site manager, clinical flow team and flow matron to ensure flow is maintained through the ward at all times.

To work with the nurse in charge to complete delegated tasks which ensure that patients are discharged home in a timely manner.

To work with the nursing team to ensure that all educational needs have been met prior to the patient being discharged, e.g., catheter care, stoma care, wound care advice.

To work with the nursing teams to ensure a seamless discharge between the hospital and the community is maintained. This includes but not limited to, ordering equipment e.g., catheter supplies, nephrostomy supplies, district nurse requests, outpatient appointments e.g., TWOC clinic.

To work with allied health professionals to ensure that patients are discharged home safely and in a timely manner with the correct support that is required on discharge e.g., equipment, rehabilitation, care package.

To ensure that bed spaces are fully cleaned and prepared for the next patient.

Assist the Nurse in Charge with delegated tasks, supporting with the flow of patients, including dealing with telephone enquiries contacting patients families etc. whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Support in the review of stranded and super stranded patients.

Maintain accurate records of patient flow through the unit.

Demonstrates own duties to new starters and supervises work of students and HealthCare Support Workers

Frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g., breaking of bad news.

Participate in patient and public involvement activities.

Undertake mandatory training and role specific training relevant to role.

Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care with supervision accessible.

To work alongside the clinical team supporting patients on the ward to be nursed in an appropriate ward/area.

Undertakes a range of core clinical skills which may include:

Venepuncture

Patient observations including Blood pressure, Oxygen saturations, heart rate, respirations, temperature, pain score, News score

Peripheral Cannula removal

Swabbing to include MRSA, FLU, COVID,

Obtain samples including urine dip, from a catheter, MSU and faeces, sputum,

Blood glucose and ketone testing

ECG

Observe wounds and change simple dressings

Bladder scan

Skin assessment

Catheter removal

Female catheter insertion

Pregnancy testing

There may also be role specific clinical skills that you will be required to develop competency in to undertake your role (see Addendum One).

Addendum One

There may also be specialty specific clinical skills that align to the band 3 CSW role profile that you will be required to develop competency in, in order to undertake your role. These skills will be discussed with you with your line manager.

Qualifications

Essential

• External staff must have:
• Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
• Completed Care Certificate accredited by e-learning for healthcare evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e-learning only will not be accepted.
• Plus, one of the following:
• Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health-related subject regulated by OFQUAL.
• Or any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined above in the CSW Band 3 JD
• For existing Mid Yorkshire staff:
• Evidence of working in a Band 3 CSW role and hold or be willing to attend the Care Certificate.
• Evidence of completion of the Band 2 HCSW core competency framework and hold or be willing to attend the Care Certificate.

Desirable

• Any further qualifications and training relevant to this post

Other

Essential

• Good attendance record.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience with NHS digital systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude to change.
• Demonstrate motivation and reliability.
• Demonstrate ability to value others opinions.
• Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working.
• Enthusiastic
• Respectful
• Caring
• Has high standards

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and in writing.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships.
• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
• Willingness to take on tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Can competently perform a range of the core skills listed

Desirable

• Previous experience of complex health needs

Knowledge and awareness

Essential

• Evidence of using ones own initiative
• Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
• Knowledge of basic IT systems
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge.
• Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role
• To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals within a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues

Desirable

• Awareness of changing agenda within NHS
• Evidence of continuing professional development

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).