Health Care Assistant - Respiratory
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L9 7AL
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Are you interested in joining our excellent team to maintain our high standards of holistic care to acute, weaning and chronic respiratory patients? D...
Patient Flow Coordinator - Ward 23
Permanent
Fulltime
Are you interested in joining our excellent team to maintain our high standards of holistic care to acute, weaning and chronic respiratory patients? Do you have the skills we are looking for to ensure we get it right for every patient, every time?
Ward 23 is looking to recruit motivated patient flow coordinate and monitor patient flow throughout the ward to support timely admissions, transfers, and discharges. Maintain an up-to-date overview of patient status, expected discharge dates, and bed availability. Identify and escalate delays that may impact patient flow, capacity, or discharge planning.
We are looking for the committed, compassionate and caring people that want to make a positive difference to peoples lives
- *Please be advised that this post will close once sufficient applications have been received, so please apply soon if interested**
Job SummaryUnder the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.
The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by aregistered nurse.
Bed Management and Capacity - Monitor bed availability across wards.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Escalate capacity issues to site management teams.
- Support utilisation of discharge lounges and appropriate patient placement.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
- Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
- Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.
- Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
- Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
- Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the discharge process.
Discharge Coordination - Identify patients suitable for discharge early in the day.
- Track expected discharge dates and planned discharge dates.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to remove barriers to discharge.
- Ensure required discharge documentation is completed.
- Coordinate transport, medications, and community services.
CLERICAL DUTIES
- Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve:
- Reception/telephone duties
- Basic computer skills
MDT and Board Round Participation - Attend safety huddles and board rounds.
- Review all patients with potential discharge plans.
- Highlight delays and actions required from medical, therapy, nursing, and social care teams.
- Update patient flow systems and discharge trackers.
Escalation and Problem Solving - Identify patients experiencing delayed discharge.
- Escalate issues relating to: - Social care packages
- Therapy assessments (PT/OT)
- Transfer of Care documents
- Continuing care requirements
- Community nursing support
- Mental capacity (MCA) and DoLS processes
- Work with system partners to resolve delays.
Communication and Liaison - Act as the link between wards, site management, bed managers, therapists, social workers, discharge teams, and community services.
- Facilitate communication regarding patient pathways and discharge plans.
- Support families and carers by ensuring discharge arrangements are communicated appropriately.
Daily Activities Checklist A typical daily workload may include:
- Attend morning safety huddle.
- Review all patients with estimated discharge dates.
- Update patient flow systems before deadlines.
- Attend MDT board rounds.
- Track discharges and potential same-day discharges.
- Escalate delays requiring therapy, social care, or medical input.
- Coordinate transfers and bed allocation.
- Participate in discharge and patient flow meetings.
- Monitor ward capacity and report risks.
- Review outstanding actions for patients awaiting discharge.
The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
How to apply
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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