Job summary
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.
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
1. Support the Ward / Department Sister/ Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Ward Department /Sister/ Charge Nurse, be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the given clinical area receive safe, competent nursing care.Lead the team for which he/ she is responsible, working flexibly to support other/ more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis.
2. Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others. Act as an advocate for patients.3. Actively promote excellent team working and interdisciplinaryrelationships.4. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria / competencies. Work with Ward / Department Manager to ensure that individual performance review and personal development plans are completed for staff members. Assist with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance.5. Work with Ward / Department Manager to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budget. Demonstrateunderstanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill-mix andappropriate caseload management at all times.6. Assist the Ward / Department managers to maintain high standards ofcleanliness in the clinical area and for a well maintained ward / department environment.7. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the bestinterest of patients8. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorates services and in the recruitment, management anddevelopment of staff within the clinical area. Assist the Ward/ Department Manager to sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.9. Work with Ward and Department Manager, Human Resources andOccupational Health to develop skills related to absence management and recruitment and retention of staff.10.Work with Ward and Department Manager and Finance to develop skills in clinical and non-clinical budget management.11.Support the Ward / Department Manager to ensure the clinical areapractices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Support the Ward / Department Sister/ Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Ward Department /Sister/ Charge Nurse, be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the given clinical area receive safe, competent nursing care.Lead the team for which he/ she is responsible, working flexibly to support other/ more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis.
2. Demonstrate excellent personal communication. Establish and maintain effective two-way communication channels with individuals and groups. Demonstrate appropriate assertiveness and ability to challenge others. Act as an advocate for patients.3. Actively promote excellent team working and interdisciplinaryrelationships.4. Allocate work and assess performance of the team members objectively against set criteria / competencies. Work with Ward / Department Manager to ensure that individual performance review and personal development plans are completed for staff members. Assist with action plans arising from these appraisals as necessary. Provide clear feedback to team members in a way that is conducive to maintaining and improving performance.5. Work with Ward / Department Manager to effectively manage the allocated financial resources within the allocated budget. Demonstrateunderstanding of the importance of ensuring effective skill-mix andappropriate caseload management at all times.6. Assist the Ward / Department managers to maintain high standards ofcleanliness in the clinical area and for a well maintained ward / department environment.7. Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the bestinterest of patients8. Actively promote diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorates services and in the recruitment, management anddevelopment of staff within the clinical area. Assist the Ward/ Department Manager to sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.9. Work with Ward and Department Manager, Human Resources andOccupational Health to develop skills related to absence management and recruitment and retention of staff.10.Work with Ward and Department Manager and Finance to develop skills in clinical and non-clinical budget management.11.Support the Ward / Department Manager to ensure the clinical areapractices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles.
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).
