Bed Board Co-ordinator; XN

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Operations Centre Coordinator,within the Bed board team in Emergency and Specialty Medicine CSU. This postoffers a Trust-wide service, however the successful candidates will be based atSt Jamess Hospital.

Beingpart of the Operations Team is an interesting and diverse role; the team is responsible for the coordination of all acute and some elective admissions tothe Trust. The Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore the successful post holders will work shifts covering a mixture of days andnights including weekends.

Shifts would be:
Long days 07:00- 20:00, Split shifts 10:00- 20:00 or nights 19:10-07:10

The successful post holder will be responsible for assisting the Trust in delivering Patient Access targets. This will include liaising with Patient Flow Coordinators, Bed Managers, Ward Managers, A&Estaff, the PCAL team and the wider service to ensure the pathway for these patients runs smoothly. You will be expected to be enthusiastic and make avaluable contribution to the performance of the service. You must have excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to maintain an open and supportive relationship with their team whilst demonstrating flexibility withinthe role.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

The Operations Co-ordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely placement of patients by working in collaboration with other specialty based bed managers to ensure patient flows from A&E are maintained and elective admissions are recorded in line with Trust policy.

They will also be responsible for inputting patient level detail on relevant Trust administration systems in a timely and accurate manner,creation of case notes and interrogation of patient administration systems to establish appropriate information.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education to GCSE grade C stand ardor equivalent or the ability to pass the Trusts Basic Literacy and Numeracy Test level 2

Ability to work on their own initiative, as part of a team and to stringent deadlines.

Knowledge and understanding ofpatient access standards.

Ability to follow Trust policy and procedures.

Awareness of Government/Trust policies and procedures relating to patient placement.

Work experience in a health orsocial care setting.

6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS

The post-holder is expected to behonest, reliable and flexible.

Respect confidentiality in linewith National, Trust and local policies and guidelines.

A positive and professional attitude.

Maintain and improve quality ofservice.

A business like appearance.

Commitment to own personal &professional development as agreed with their line manager.

Commitment to their teams personal& professional development.

The post-holder will be expected tobe diplomatic, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a professional attitude.

The post-holder will be expected tobe a good team player, with the ability to work flexibly in a diverse and demanding environment to meet the evolving needs of the department.

The post holder will be expected towork shifts across the seven day period including bank holidays - earlys,lates and nights.

To provide a high standard confidential, effective and accurate administration service.

Communicate sensitively and effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues and all other healthcare professionals.

Respect the working environment, tobe responsible for ones own acts and omissions in relation to Health &Safety.

Responsible for appropriate use of equipment within the working environment.

A willingness to undergo all training requirements necessary for the post

To deal with communications and adhoc…