Job Description

To assist with the management of patient flow across the trust ensuring that all patients are admitted transferred and discharged in a safe and timely manner whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety



To work in collaboration with all partners both internal and external to ensure optimum patient safety



Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.



Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.



Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.



A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.



We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.



Responsible for the operationalisation of the Emergency and Elective Admission Process across the Trust, in a safe and timely manner and achieving related Trust targets. This requires the ability to balance the demand of an optimal level of elective activity, with a high emergency rate whilst maintaining contingency plans for emerging issues. To provide Divisions, Directors and external agencies with appropriate information to assess the Trust's capacity and demand. To provide nursing and managerial support and advice to clinical areas within the Trust, including out of hours. To facilitate timely re-location of any patients in an appropriate or escalation area. To have regular communication with Accident & Emergency, Admission Wards and other wards and departments to optimise patient flow. To contribute to accurate data collection, to ensure correct and timely bed occupancy data. To have regular communication between teams cross-site to enable a clear picture of bed demand and capacity. To communicate with ward staff with reference to admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Disseminate accurate capacity report at the bed meetings and to the relevant Managers. Liaise closely with the Discharge Planning Team, Rapid Response and other multi-disciplinary teams to expedite patient discharge. Support the Band 7 Patient Flow Lead Manager to ensure patients are moved to clinically appropriate beds and a safe environment. Deputise for the Patient Flow Lead Manager in their absence. Assist in managing patient flow, using Trust Policies and Procedures as guidelines. Work closely with ward staff, identifying the potential for improving bed utilisation though pathways of care. The Patient Flow Manager, will act independently, using the Trust Policies and Procedures as guidelines and use his/her judgement to call upon Senior Managers as necessary. The Patient Flow Manager will work independently and will have the knowledge and experience to judge the situation on a shift by shift basis. Ensure own compliance and facilitate the compliance of others with regard to Mandatory Training, Revalidation and CPD requirements. Participate in the education of other staff in relation to capacity and site management, such as staff induction or shadowing. Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for other staff members. Maintain professional registration.

The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the attached full and Person Specification