Overview
The Short Stay Unit is a 32 bedded area caring for patients under the care of medicine, surgery, ENT and orthopaedics. Short Stay aims to discharge patients within 72 hours of admission to hospital and is therefore a fast paced area.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us in the role of a care navigator. 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. The role will include supporting the shift leader to deliver effective board rounds, working with the clinical team to deliver patient care, facilitating safe discharges and ensuring discharges are facilitated at the earliest opportunity.
The patient care navigator will provide support to the medical and nursing team in dealing with general administrative tasks in order to free up valuable nursing and medical time to avoid delays and improve the patient experience. The post holder will work as part of the ward team under the direction of the shift leader to ensure the smooth flow of patients through the ward.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate administrative tasks and liaise with other departments to contribute to the efficient and effective running of the ward.
* Support the shift leader and MDT to deliver board rounds and facilitate timely discharges.
* Assist the clinical team in delivering patient care and ensuring discharges occur at the earliest opportunity.
* Maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, patients and relatives at all times.
About the Organisation
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients each year with a budget of over £1.3 billion. It is made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff across its five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Hull Royal Infirmary; and Castle Hill Hospital. It works with the Hull York Medical School and contributes to research across multiple areas including biomedical research and cardiovascular and respiratory medicine.
We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce to deliver excellent care and a positive future for our employees and the community.
What we offer
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below. The Trust offers flexible working opportunities to support health, wellbeing and work-life balance, recognising it as a key contributor to recruitment and retention. Open conversations about specific working patterns are encouraged to suit both the employee and the role. Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and the employee, based on patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance.
We are committed to a fair and supportive working environment where contributions are recognised and staff well-being is prioritised, aligned with the NHS Constitution. We welcome applicants irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Data and Safeguarding
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover benefits on offer to employees, view our latest information via the recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.”
Please note that new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required for their role.
This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025
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