Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY
Band 6The post holder works as a skilled practitioner and to be proactive in the management of capacity to ensure the equitable access to appropriate beds for all patients admitted to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. To maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trust's beds in conjunction with the Clinical Site Manager and Lead Clinical site manager.
Band 7 The post-holder works as an expert clinical practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care. The post holder will
- Proactively co-ordinate bed management over a 24hour period. To maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trust's beds by co-ordinating with the support of the Lead Clinical Site Manager, ED and the wards to ensure all access targets are met both for ED and waiting lists
- Provide an 'out of hours' site management service to include operational management and clinical lead for the hospital at night.
The post covers 24hrs 7 days per week on a long days/nights
Main duties of the job
band 6
The post holder works as a skilled practitioner and to be proactive in the management of capacity to ensure the equitable access to appropriate beds for all patients admitted to the Royal Berkshire Hospital. To maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trust's beds in conjunction with the Clinical Site Manager and Lead Clinical site manager.
Band 7
The post-holder works as an expert clinical practitioner and is responsible for the delivery of patient-focused programmes of care. The post holder will
- Proactively co-ordinate bed management over a 24hour period. To maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trust's beds by co-ordinating with the support of the Lead Clinical Site Manager, ED and the wards to ensure all access targets are met both for ED and waiting lists
- Provide an 'out of hours' site management service to include operational management and clinical lead for the hospital at night.
About us
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate and effective allocation of beds for both emergency and elective admissions. The aim is to ensure patients are allocated to the right bed for their care. Understand the workload targets, which have been set for clinical areas, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that quality and risk management issues are escalated appropriately.
- To have ongoing awareness of capacity issues e.g. Bed availability, current bed status, outliers and bed closures.
- To utilise the escalation policy and cross care group transfer procedures appropriately.
- To effectively communicate the bed state to key personnel (ie On call manager, Clinical Site Manager, directors etc).
- To take every possible step to ensure the Trust meets local and national standards i.e. single sex accommodation, 4hr access target ambulance handover and 18 week target.
- To prioritise competing demands in relation to utilisation of capacity.
- Contribute to service and policy development in relation to Trust bed management.
- Offer advice to GPs and outside agencies regarding the admission process.
- Ensure patients are being transferred from other hospitals or are being repatriated to other hospitals is co-ordinated in a timely, efficient manner and against local and national targets.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
- Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.
- Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate and effective allocation of beds for both emergency and elective admissions. The aim is to ensure patients are allocated to the right bed for their care. Understand the workload targets, which have been set for clinical areas, and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Ensure that quality and risk management issues are escalated appropriately.
- To have ongoing awareness of capacity issues e.g. Bed availability, current bed status, outliers and bed closures.
- To utilise the escalation policy and cross care group transfer procedures appropriately.
- To effectively communicate the bed state to key personnel (ie On call manager, Clinical Site Manager, directors etc).
- To take every possible step to ensure the Trust meets local and national standards i.e. single sex accommodation, 4hr access target ambulance handover and 18 week target.
- To prioritise competing demands in relation to utilisation of capacity.
- Contribute to service and policy development in relation to Trust bed management.
- Offer advice to GPs and outside agencies regarding the admission process.
- Ensure patients are being transferred from other hospitals or are being repatriated to other hospitals is co-ordinated in a timely, efficient manner and against local and national targets.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. Identify and assess risks in work activities, and assist in developing strategies to manage these effectively. Ensure team works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures.
- Contribute to the implementation of the development of the service. Be aware of new evidence and research in both general and specialist fields. Work creatively to develop practice and new ways of working, taking the lead in the change management process when appropriate.
- Develop own skills, taking responsibility for continuing professional development and performance, maintaining own portfolio in accordance with post registration requirements. Works to achieve competencies appropriate to grade. Is able to identify own development needs in relation to current practice and future plans, setting personal development objectives.
Person Specification
2 years as bed manager for CSM post
Essential
- band 6 bed manager with 2 years experience
- To have completed band 6 competencies
Desirable
- proof of leadership qualities
2 years as bed manager for CSM post
Essential
- 3 years as RN in an emergency/acute setting
- To show evidence of leadership qualities
Desirable
- proof of leadership qualities
Person Specification
2 years as bed manager for CSM post
Essential
- band 6 bed manager with 2 years experience
- To have completed band 6 competencies
Desirable
- proof of leadership qualities
2 years as bed manager for CSM post
Essential
- 3 years as RN in an emergency/acute setting
- To show evidence of leadership qualities
Desirable
- proof of leadership qualities
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).
