Clinical Co-Ordinator - Virtual Ward
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to become our Virtual Ward Co-ordinator
Clinical coordinators oversee the day to day operations of a healthcare department. They perform administrative duties such as coordinating care teams for patients, and acting as a liaison between patients, patient families, and health care professionals.
To assist the registered nurses and junior doctors in the day to day management of patients centred care, including assessment, implementation and documentation of patients care from admission to discharge.
To liaise with all aspects of the MDT to ensure greater patient experience and that service provisions are implemented in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
Main duties of the job
Coordinating patient care plans by liaising with all necessary care providers and medical professions to ensure patient needs are met
- Use computer software to admit and discharge patients, coordinate follow-up appointments and refer patients to specialists as needed
- Mastermind ways to improve the quality of patient care provided by the facility
- Works to create efficient systems and workflows within the department
- Attend departmental meetings and stay up to date on all business initiatives related to the department
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Details
Date posted
31 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-652-23MG
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gaywood Road
King Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gaywood Road
King Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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