Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Care Navigator to join our team on ward 22. The primary function of this role will be to support the ward to maintain flow for medically optimised patients. This role involves working closely alongside nursing, therapies, medical staffing and local authorities to support the facilitation of safe discharge from acute care.
This role is crucial to delivering safe patient care and flow throughout the system. You must be able to work both independently and as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Navigator will provide support in dealing with general administrative tasks to free up valuable nursing and social worker time, thereby avoiding delays and improving the patient experience.
By coordinating administrative tasks and liaising with other departments, you will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the ward, resulting in a significant reduction in inpatient stay within acute settings.
The post holder will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, patients and relatives at all times.
About the Partnership
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
Values & Workforce Development
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
We are committed to improving the quality and experience of working life, offering flexible working arrangements and supporting open conversations around working patterns to suit both employees and the role.
Equality Statement
We welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Additional Information
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, visit our recruitment website: https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.
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Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for their role.
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.
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