Paediatric Flow Coordinator inDartford inDartford PUBLISHED
FRI 1 NOV 2024
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust rPnKt7V5
Key responsibilities include liaising with medical teams, community services, and family members to prepare for patient discharges, managing cohort patients in discharge areas, and addressing any delays in the patient care pathway. The coordinator will also attend ward handovers, assist in planning capacity, maintain updated information on ward boards, and collaborate with Integrated Discharge Nurses for timely referrals. This position is pivotal in enhancing patient flow and overall efficient discharge processes within the paediatric wards.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 4/12 fixed term contract for a dynamic and committed band 4 paediatric flow coordinator to join our team in the paediatric department providing support to the nurse in charge of their allocated wards in dealing with patient flow. They will work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure that effective discharge planning and communication are maintained in order to provide a smooth, timely patient flow and discharge from hospital.
You will have experience as working with children ideally in a hospital setting. You will have a level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care or other relevant qualification such as a diploma or equivalent experience.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work the post will cover 7 days a week and will be from 09:00-21:00
For further information regarding this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact Clare Jones on
The postholder will support the ward team specifically with:
Working alongside the designated medical team to prepare EDN
Supporting correct referral pathways into CCN, CHAHT team
Liaising with community and MDT colleagues regarding follow up (Specialist nurses, Health visitor, School Nurse)
Ensuring that everything is ready the day before discharge so that the patients can be discharged smoothly the next day.
Communicating with relatives on the day of discharge to confirm they understand process and have all relevant information to facilitate safe discharge.
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Clinical responsibilities:
Lead on facilitating discharges in a timely manner within their allocated wards
Walk frequently across all allocated wards/areas to gain predicted/actual patient discharges, negotiate patient allocation, collate infection control status/updates and any relevant patient length of stay information.
Attend their allocated wards handover to update on key issues, identifying delays in the patients pathway which may cause blocking and where necessary escalating issues to the Nurse in charge/ Ward manager.
Working with the NIC/ Ward manager, plan and create capacity, adhering to Trust Infection Prevention and Control and bed escalation policies.
In collaboration with the NIC/ Ward manager ensure identified patients are safely stepped down to discharge areas ensuring sufficient capacity within the acute treatment areas.
Work autonomously to manage a cohort of patients in the discharge area, ensuring safety and care of patients and a timely safe discharge.
Ensure patient and families voice is captured by discharge surveys and patient feedback
Ensure all ward boards are up to date with safe staffing numbers
Liaise closely with colleagues to prioritise and plan own workload, reporting to the nurse in charge.
Work closely with the Integrated Discharge Nurses in ensuring that timely referrals are made, and any delays followed up. Understand the importance of progress chasing and escalating delays in patient discharges and/or flow.
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