Ward Facilitator (Cardiothoracic)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are recruiting Ward Facilitator to act as an assistant to the Sisters/Charge Nurses on Chesterman 3.

This is an exciting and key role that provides confidential administrative support to the Sisters/Charge Nurses and Ward Co-ordinators releasing time so that they can manage their nursing and support staff to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care in their clinical inpatient areas.

You will report directly to the Sisters/Charge Nurses, but will have key relationships with the nursing team and clinical team looking after each patient.

To apply for this position you should have proven experience on a ward and be able to demonstrate that you can work independently and use your initiative to prioritise and complete conflicting demands in a timely and effective manner.

Main duties of the job

  • You will be supporting the ward nursing team by working with various teams across the Trust and external to the hospital to ensure that all patients are discharged safely and effectively.
  • You will also support the Sisters with administrative tasks related to staff management and clinical care.
  • You will provide general day to day administrative support to the Ward Sisters as required.
  • You will work as part of the ward team under the direction of the Nurse in Charge. They will assist in facilitating the discharge of patients from the ward in line with the Trust standards and policies. The post holder will liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, community colleagues, other allied health professionals and medical / nursing staff.
  • You will be expected to maintain confidentiality and adopt a positive attitude towards staff, patients and relatives at all times.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The SYRS Care Group at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust provides both an inpatient and outpatient service for all cardiology, renal and vascular patients within the Sheffield area.

Date posted

30 April 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£19,737 to £21,142 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-1801-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Liaise with co-ordinators on the ward and members of the MDT to facilitate safe and timely discharges.
  • Assist in typing up PDRs and inputting data onto ESR.
  • Assist with inputting changes to Health Roster.
  • Assist the nurse in charge with undertaking necessary audits.
  • Ensure that extended delays are escalated to the Ward Sister for further action.
  • Answer the phone and deal with requests for information, whilst maintaining a professional manner and ensuring confidentiality.
  • Communicate effectively with relatives/carers and all members of the MDT.
  • Relay timely messages to members of staff.
  • Assist the Ward Sister with any specialist requirements for the speciality, such as complex equipment ordering.
  • Build effective relationships with other allied health professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care.
  • Undertake administrative tasks for the Ward Sister and ward team, such as photocopying, typing of simple letters and progress chasing any outstanding actions as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Liaise with co-ordinators on the ward and members of the MDT to facilitate safe and timely discharges.
  • Assist in typing up PDRs and inputting data onto ESR.
  • Assist with inputting changes to Health Roster.
  • Assist the nurse in charge with undertaking necessary audits.
  • Ensure that extended delays are escalated to the Ward Sister for further action.
  • Answer the phone and deal with requests for information, whilst maintaining a professional manner and ensuring confidentiality.
  • Communicate effectively with relatives/carers and all members of the MDT.
  • Relay timely messages to members of staff.
  • Assist the Ward Sister with any specialist requirements for the speciality, such as complex equipment ordering.
  • Build effective relationships with other allied health professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care.
  • Undertake administrative tasks for the Ward Sister and ward team, such as photocopying, typing of simple letters and progress chasing any outstanding actions as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Maths and English Grade D standard or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare or admin related role
  • Working knowledge of Trust IT systems amd skills in microsoft programmes

Desirable

  • Qualification on the use of Microsoft Office e.g. Word/Excel

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience of working in an acute care environment (either admin or clinical)
  • Use of IT in the workplace
  • Current Ward Administration experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of departments within the hospital/Trust

Skills, Knowledge & Ability

Essential

  • Excellent keyboard skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels in an appropriate manner
  • Excellent organisation / prioritisation skills
  • Team member
  • Diplomacy, tact and persuasion skills
  • Ability to use own initiative and problem solve
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Professional, sympathetic and empathetic
  • Demonstrate PROUD values
  • Work well under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willing to undertake further training
  • Excellent attendance record

Desirable

  • Demonstrate a commitment to their own personal development
  • Excellent attendance record
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE Maths and English Grade D standard or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare or admin related role
  • Working knowledge of Trust IT systems amd skills in microsoft programmes

Desirable

  • Qualification on the use of Microsoft Office e.g. Word/Excel

Experience

Essential

  • Some experience of working in an acute care environment (either admin or clinical)
  • Use of IT in the workplace
  • Current Ward Administration experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge of departments within the hospital/Trust

Skills, Knowledge & Ability

Essential

  • Excellent keyboard skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels in an appropriate manner
  • Excellent organisation / prioritisation skills
  • Team member
  • Diplomacy, tact and persuasion skills
  • Ability to use own initiative and problem solve
  • Able to maintain confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Professional, sympathetic and empathetic
  • Demonstrate PROUD values
  • Work well under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willing to undertake further training
  • Excellent attendance record

Desirable

  • Demonstrate a commitment to their own personal development
  • Excellent attendance record

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Jane Pagett

jane.pagett@nhs.net

01142266861

Date posted

30 April 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£19,737 to £21,142 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-1801-DIR

Job locations

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU


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