Patient Flow Clinical Lead

Job summary Clinical Lead Patient Flow - Band 7 Fixed Term - Maternity Cover Chippenham Community Hospital We are recruiting to the position of Clinical Lead based within the Wiltshire Patient Flow Hub at Chippenham Hospital for a fixed term to provide maternity leave cover. The position is available from March 2025 and any seconded position will need to be agreed with their existing line manager and HCRG before commencing. Wiltshire Health and Care services are transferring to HCRG from 1st April 2025. ** Interviews will be held on 4th February ** The role involves working to deliver on all aspects of patient flow within Wiltshire Health and Care. This includes taking and processing referrals for onward care, liaising with acute and non-acute hospitals and community-based teams. You will need to have a good knowledge of the health and social care criteria and the differing services which are available. Working knowledge of the national discharge framework pathways is also important. Main duties of the job You will be a registered clinical practitioner with experience in a relevant field. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the patient journey and how community services support patients. You will have good communication skills and be able to negotiate with staff from a wide range of backgrounds. You will show attention to detail and excellent record keeping. High level digital skills are required as all work is computer-based. The Wiltshire Patient Flow Hub is a team of clinical and admin staff based at Chippenham Hospital. We work closely with our acute partners, our inpatient wards, intermediate and social care providers, and community teams. We look forward to welcoming new applicants to the team. For further information please contact Lynsey Ollington or Stephanie Maslen via the Flow Hub on 01249 456461. About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community-based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independent and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit. There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership, and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients, and carers. If you already live in or near Wiltshire, you'll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns, and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?! Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to postgraduate level or to have equivalent knowledge and experience Management, business or clinical Qualification or working towards one Desirable Evidence of development of leadership skills (accredited) Additional Criteria Essential Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence. Experience Essential Evidence of successfully leading a team Experience of resource management Experience of managing HR issues Experience in delivering agreed change agendas Experience in delivering clinical governance, risk and safety management Experience in undertaking investigations into complaints Proven ability to work with colleagues across organisations. Desirable Experience of leading a project. Experience in undertaking investigations into clinical incidents Proven ability to work with colleagues across health and social care. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Health and Care LLP Address Chippenham Community Hospital Rowden Hill Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2AJ Employer's website

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