We are looking to recruit a Patient Flow and Discharge Assistant to help support the smooth running of all aspects of patient flow for the site as well as assisting with the daily co‑ordination of the discharge hub supporting patient discharges through the identified discharge pathways.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to develop and extend your skills and knowledge further? If the answer is yes then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!
Role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Patient Flow and Discharge team here at Barnsley Hospital.
Responsibilities
This interesting and busy role has two elements to it:
* Patient Flow supports the Site Matrons with facilitating safe and effective patient flow, bed movements and discharges within the Trust, supporting the daily bed meetings, data gathering and inputting, submitting external SITREPs to NHS England, completion/updating of e‑forms etc and producing system access for NHSP staff.
* Discharge supports the Home First Review team and involves working alongside team members to ensure safe discharges are followed by the ward, co‑ordinating incoming/outgoing telephone calls and email communications between wards/departments, recording data accurately and liaising with external partners.
This is a fast paced administrative role working within a busy environment alongside a supportive team. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a motivated positive attitude.
Qualifications and Requirements
It is important that candidates have excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn new skills and have some understanding of safe patient flow and discharge processes. Candidates must have the ability to follow instructions and work on their own initiative when required.
We reserve the right to close positions early.
About Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
Visa Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
DBS
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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