NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
261409 Patient Flow Coordinator
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Patient Flow Coordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Patient Flow Team, based within Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and Regional Community Hospitals.
Working across acute and community services as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating patient journeys and supporting timely, safe discharges from hospital to home or other care settings across Dumfries and Galloway.
This is a rewarding and challenging role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with a wide range of health and social care professionals to overcome barriers to discharge, coordinate complex care arrangements, and help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate patient journeys and support timely, safe discharges from hospital.
- Work closely with health and social care professionals to overcome barriers to discharge.
- Coordinate complex care arrangements.
- Help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
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Requirements:
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships across services.
- Confidence to work in a dynamic environment.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact lyndsey.dalziel@nhs.scot.
Application Process:
- Ensure your email address is entered accurately.
- Check your email regularly (including junk folders) and Jobtrain account for updates.
- Contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.
- Recommended to use a computer, laptop, or tablet for accessing Jobtrain.
Important Notes:
- Correspondence method is by email.
- DO NOT upload a CV.
- Answer three questions within the application to evidence why you are the ideal person for the job.
- Once submitted, you cannot make any amendments.
- Posts may close early due to volume of applications.
- Members of staff should update their Jobtrain profile to reflect employment with NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
- Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all hospital sites.
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Equality and Diversity: NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Public Protection: Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people, and adults.
Additional Information for International Candidates:
- Ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK or check eligibility for a work visa.
- NHS Dumfries and Galloway is unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
- Full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council is required for vacancies requiring professional registration.
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