Progress Chaser

A permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Team as a Band 3 Progress chaser. Applications are welcomed from both clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, forward thinking and enjoy a fast paced environment.

**Role Summary**:
The post holder will provide a service for the Medical and Surgical Directorates. They will be an integral component of the Directorate Teams, working closely with the Matrons and Ward Staff to facilitate a safe and effective timely discharge/transfer and review of ‘outlying’ patients from hospital. The post holder will also need to work alongside the Clinical Site Managers to ensure that bed use is maximised and support with prompt and safe discharge. This will include;
- Capture all discharge data for day.
- Chase all outstanding actions.
- Liaise with Progress Chasers for any actions that need completing today.
- Chase community bed transfers.
- Update discharge spreadsheet.
- Identify Golden patients for next day early discharge.
- Offer support to wards to facilitate timely and safe discharges.
- Identify and highlight out of speciality patients.
- Escalate any concerns to B6.

To support effective patient management for our wards in Surgery and Medicine, we are looking to recruit a Progress Chaser to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who will be a key resource in supporting our ward teams.

The post involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment and will support systems and processes to positively impact patient management.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.