Job summary
To assist the clinical, nursing, and operations teams in the EmergencyDepartment (ED) in managing efficient patient flow through thedepartment.
Main duties of the job
To support and encourage a proactive approach to patient flow throughout the ED, identifying and assisting in the resolution of patient pathway bottlenecks in order to maintain strong emergency access key performance indicators.
Conduct an hourly ED assessment and communicate potential breaches and delays to nursing and operational staff.
Communicate with the nurse-in-charge about any patients who need to be admitted to the ward and inform the bed and site teams as soon as possible.
When a concern about a patient's release or admission to a ward is raised, communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team, escalating to the Matron and/or Operations Manager as needed.
To establish positive working connections with medical teams in order to complete discharge summaries and Tablets to Take Away (TTAs) in a timely manner.
Maintain a visible presence on the ED shop floor to ensure that actions are carried out.
Anticipate and avoid bottlenecks so that ambulances can be offloaded in a timely manner.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of current ED emergency access standards and future emergency access standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare environment
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to think on your feet and trouble-shoot.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues at all levels of seniority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently
- Calm and persuasive approach to negotiation.
- Able to plan and prioritise working day, changing priorities as necessary
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge of current ED emergency access standards and future emergency access standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an acute healthcare environment
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to think on your feet and trouble-shoot.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues at all levels of seniority
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently
- Calm and persuasive approach to negotiation.
- Able to plan and prioritise working day, changing priorities as necessary
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.
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
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.
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).
