Clinical Site Matron

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Clinical Site Matron team in the Operations care group, You will be part of the Clinical Matron Team working closely with team members of all Care Groups to ensure that the operational demands of the Rotherham Site are consistently and continually met. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality and clinically effective patient flow management across the Site and will support the Hospital Lead Clinical Manger for Site and Patient Flow to support the smooth running of the hospital site and appropriate allocation of beds of patients. The Matron role will be responsible for the operational and strategic aims of the Patient Flow Support Team, driving efficiency and effectiveness at all times. Developing and managing a culture of change within the trust environment to improve patient outcomes and ensuring patient rare receiving their care in the right setting is an essential component of the Clinical Site Matron Role

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for patient flow and hospital co-ordination with support from Clinical Manager for Site They will ensure all patients are at the centre of all decision making The post holder will manage and provide senior leadership and site management to support the smooth running of the hospital site and allocation of beds to patients Support the effective and appropriate use of beds within the hospital on a day to day basis Co-ordinate the admission of all emergency and elective patients as requested by the admitting clinicians into appropriate beds , taking into account the clinical priorities, acuity, staffing levels and skill mix on the wards and infection control isolation requirements Contribute to critical care capacity prioritisation and planning The post holder will forge strong links with discharge services and work together with divisional matrons and service managers The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Manager For Site and Patient Flow as required The post holder will oversee all communication, written and verbal both internally and externally as requested Co-ordinate the bronze site meeting and associated actions Raise all capacity issues with the Associate Director of Operations and the relevant HoNs, GMs and Service Managers or on-call out of hours manager to resolve / recover capacity issues

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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