Patient Flow Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Main duties of the job

The Patient Flow Nurse Specialist is responsible for overseeing and facilitating the efficient movement of patients throughout their cancer care journey.  The main duties include:

• Patient Flow Management: Monitor and coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure timely and efficient patient movement across the hospital.
• Quality and Safety: Ensure patients receive an excellent standard of care and work within the teams to enhance and continuously improve patient experience.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to facilitate patient care and address any barriers to patient flow.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient movements, delays, and other relevant data to support decision-making and reporting.
• Communication: Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding patient flow issues, providing timely updates and information as needed.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and address issues affecting patient flow, implementing solutions to minimise delays and improve efficiency.
• Policy Adherence: Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to patient flow and contribute to the development and review of these policies.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that patients receive timely and coordinated care, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the cancer services provided by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.