Clinical Patient Flow Co-ordinator; Internal

Vacancies Clinical Patient Flow Co-ordinator (Internal Only)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the existing small team of Clinical Patient Flow Co-ordinators. Theatre experience is essential, as this role is responsible for maintaining the Trust's multifaceted theatre schedule for main theatres, Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC), Child & Women’s Health (CWH), West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) and 5 Community Theatres and is crucial to patient flow.

It oversees theatre flow on a daily basis, escalating any issues around safe staffing, equipment failure, overruns. Co-ordinates surgical and orthopaedic admissions to Knapp Ward and creates alternative plan when the Trust is in escalation and our daycase beds are in use for inpatients. In conjunction with Surgery Care Group Associate Medical Director or Critical Care Clinical Director, manages clinical priority process when necessary to stand down activity.

More detail about the role

The successful applicant will need to have a calm approach to handling difficult and challenging conversations within the multi-disciplinary team as there are many components which create complexity requiring an extensive knowledge and understanding of theatres, clinical prioritisation and Trust priorities.

You will be required to support the Senior Theatre Matron and Clinical Matrons across all theatres in maintaining patient safety by ensuring safe staffing levels and liaising with community sites to negotiate cross cover, escalating any challenges with theatre staffing, anaesthetic cover or equipment issues resulting in potential list cancellation.

Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 07:00 to 17:15

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

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