Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint
2 enthusiastic and highly organised individuals for the role of Clinical Site
Manager in a fast-paced moving environment.
The post holder must be dedicated to delivering a high standard of care,
ensuring smooth and efficient patient flow throughout the organisation. The role will provide senior nursing support,
professional and clinical advice both in and out of hours.
The post holder will possess excellent
interpersonal and communications skills and be confident in liaising with
clinical and non-clinical staff from varying backgrounds. The role of Clinical Site Manager is
fundamental in maintaining patient flow for elective and non-elective
admissions, as well as supporting teams to deliver various quality and
performance standards. It is essential
the post holder has the ability to work with clinical teams to ensure the Trust
has visibility of the overall site position including pressure points for
escalation.
You should be able to work independently
using your own professional judgement and initiative, have a sound clinical
background with effective decision making skills and the ability to work as
part of a wider team.
There are 2 posts available 1 WTE permanent
basis and 1 WTE fixed term until 04 November 2024.
Main duties of the job
To be
responsible for the day-to-day operational management of inpatient elective and
emergency flows
Have
responsibility for maintaining timely patient flow and obtaining and
maintaining accurate information within the Trust Where appropriate lead and or support
interventions / actions and escalation as required to facilitate patient flow
to support achievement of national targets
Provide
Leadership and expert advice to nursing staff acting as a point of contact out
of hours for professional nursing issues and safe and effective staffing
Respond to
Emergencies across the trust
Chair Bed
meetings
Liaise closely
with the clinical staff ensuring accurate information is available which
ensures timely bed allocation
The Clinical Site Management team provide a 24/7 service 365 days per year and therefore rotation from day shift to night shift is a requirement of the role, working flexibly across two acute hospital sites.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To
act as Clinical Site Manager for a dedicated site ensuring patient safety
and access to various clinical services.
To
be accountable of the overall management of hospital at night, deployment
and supervision of staff and ensure the co-ordination of all services
provided to patients at night. To take responsibility for management of
the Hospital at Night
To
ensure 24/7 access for emergency and planned admissions working closely with
Front of House and Back of House clinical teams.
Coordinate
all internal and external transfers ensuring patients are allocated to the
appropriate specialty bed first time wherever possible.
Ensure
you provider effective leadership to support clinical teams with the
achievement of national and local quality standards and performance.
To
be able to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams
both internal and external to the organisation.
To
be accountable for ensuring that the agreed professional standards are
reflected in clinical practise within the hospital at night and be
responsible for the provision of rhigh specialist expertise / advice to
nursing, medical and other staff working within the wards Lead by example
ensuring patients are provided with; safe, compassionate care, that
provides a good experience and ensures patients are treated with respect
and dignity at Night
Work
with ward and department teams to put patients at the centre of everything
that we do
To
continuously improve clinical care standards at Night in line with the
clinical governance framework
Responsible
for the escalation of any urgent concerns to the 1st on call senior
manager or duty matron.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
To
act as Clinical Site Manager for a dedicated site ensuring patient safety
and access to various clinical services.
To
be accountable of the overall management of hospital at night, deployment
and supervision of staff and ensure the co-ordination of all services
provided to patients at night. To take responsibility for management of
the Hospital at Night
To
ensure 24/7 access for emergency and planned admissions working closely with
Front of House and Back of House clinical teams.
Coordinate
all internal and external transfers ensuring patients are allocated to the
appropriate specialty bed first time wherever possible.
Ensure
you provider effective leadership to support clinical teams with the
achievement of national and local quality standards and performance.
To
be able to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical teams
both internal and external to the organisation.
To
be accountable for ensuring that the agreed professional standards are
reflected in clinical practise within the hospital at night and be
responsible for the provision of rhigh specialist expertise / advice to
nursing, medical and other staff working within the wards Lead by example
ensuring patients are provided with; safe, compassionate care, that
provides a good experience and ensures patients are treated with respect
and dignity at Night
Work
with ward and department teams to put patients at the centre of everything
that we do
To
continuously improve clinical care standards at Night in line with the
clinical governance framework
Responsible
for the escalation of any urgent concerns to the 1st on call senior
manager or duty matron.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Participate in the safe moving and handling of patients or objects using appropriate equipment, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel across sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership Training ILM qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in acute Trust setting
- Experience of leading a team/ supporting junior staff and working autonomously and making decisions
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Evidence of ability to deliver against targets
- Evidence of working across the boundaries of key services
- Ability to anticipate and plan the needs of the service
Desirable
- Experience of hospital bed management
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Ability to work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Participate in the safe moving and handling of patients or objects using appropriate equipment, as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel across sites.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse).
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership Training ILM qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in acute Trust setting
- Experience of leading a team/ supporting junior staff and working autonomously and making decisions
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Evidence of ability to deliver against targets
- Evidence of working across the boundaries of key services
- Ability to anticipate and plan the needs of the service
Desirable
- Experience of hospital bed management
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.
- Ability to work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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