Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Bed manager team in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
They will be responsible for managing both emergency and elective flow throughout our care group and will work closely with the ward and management teams. This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop as well as any existing bed managers, we are excited to support a successful candidate in learning and developing the skills required of the role and welcome them into our team.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with clinical experience, ideally in a trauma and orthopaedic settingWe are looking for someone with problem solving skillsWe are looking for someone with good communication skillsWe are looking for someone to cover across Wednesday - Friday late and long day shifts to cover our service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone with clinical experience, ideally in a trauma and orthopaedic settingWe are looking for someone with problem solving skillsWe are looking for someone with good communication skillsWe are looking for someone to cover across Wednesday - Friday late and long day shifts to cover our service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience at band 5 or equivalent
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- IT Skills, experience of using excel and word packages and email
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- ECDL Courses
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to use initiative
- Able to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to analyse and make sound clinical judgements
- Able to delegate
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Able to motivate and be a team player
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and to remain calm in a crisis
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learner in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Educated to or working towards Degree level
- Educated to or working towards Degree level
Desirable
- Specialist qualification. Graduate.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive experience at band 5 or equivalent
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- IT Skills, experience of using excel and word packages and email
Desirable
- Proven management experience
- ECDL Courses
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to use initiative
- Able to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to analyse and make sound clinical judgements
- Able to delegate
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Able to motivate and be a team player
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and to remain calm in a crisis
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learner in practice
- Evidence of on-going personal development
- Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
- Educated to or working towards Degree level
- Educated to or working towards Degree level
Desirable
- Specialist qualification. Graduate.
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).
