Patient Flow Practitioner

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• First level RGN with 2 years experience in a senior nursing role.
• Diploma/ Degree in Health related topic
• ALS/ PLS (must be completed within 6 months of appointment)
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of post reg specialist clinical learning (Post Graduate Level Study)

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification

Experience required

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care environment for a minimum of 2 years.
• Extensive post reg experience in acute setting
• Managing a team
• Staff management
• Change management
• Ability to demonstrate managerial and leadership experience.

Desirable

• Experience of writing policies and/or protocols.
• Research or audit experience

Knowledge required

Essential

• Priorities with an acute Trust
• Government policies/frameworks impacting on patient admission.
• Understanding of the wider nursing agenda.
• Demonstrates vision for the future development of the service.

Desirable

• Admission processes.

Aptitude/ personal qualities

Essential

• ability to lead, monitor, review change
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills
• ability to influence and negotiate
• Team player and team building skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• evidence of ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• ability to function effectively under pressure
• positive and enthusiastic
• ability to perform effectively in a changing culture
• lateral thinker
• willing and able to undertake and learn new skills
• ability to work effectively within a team and liaise with other professional groups
• ability to work flexibly across various shift patterns
• Ability to work across sites.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office
• Experience of managing a project of change.
• Arterial blood gas analysis
• Male catheterisation
• Advanced Clinical Skills: ECG interpretation; Venepuncture; IV medications; Cannulation

values , drivers, motivators

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kind, Open, Pursue excellence

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).