Job summary
We are currently recruiting for Permanent and 12 month Fixed term/Secondment opportunities. Dynamic, confident and motivated in nature. Is this YOU? If you are passionate like we are about providing the best care to our patients, this opportunity offers the right individual a chance to showcase and grow their leadership, clinical skills and knowledge. Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference to the entire Trust. In order to succeed, you will have proven leadership skills and experience, highly effective and influential communication skills, the ability to challenge professionally and move things forward by engaging your divisional colleagues. You will be a positive role-model. If you think this role is for you and have the relevant skills and experience and you want to work in a fast paced, forward thinking team then this opportunity is for you. We face challenges every day as a team. We need someone who delivers the Trusts key objectives in a fast pace and ever changing environment, enjoys collaborative working and is committed to continuous improvement. Main duties of the job In order to succeed you will have proven leadership skills and experience, highly effective and influential communication skills, the ability to challenge professionally and move things forward by engaging all of your colleagues.
Main duties of the job
A broad overview of responsibilities includes managing the Trust's bed capacity and patient flow and assisting in the achievement of key performance and quality standards (e.g. emergency and elective admission access targets, single sex accommodation and infection control). You will also be required to support safe staffing levels. Out of hours you will have overall responsibility for the hospital site with support from the on call senior manager and the executive on call.
In conjunction with other members of the Clinical Site Management team, ensure the provision of effective site management, including direct responsibility for the management and reporting of the four hour access target for the Emergency departments and the direction of bed usage throughout the Trust.
The role will cover twenty four hours a day, seven days a week working in shifts.
About us
The Capacity Team are responsible for ensuring patient flow throughout the Trust is safe and effective at all times. The Team encompasses Clinical Site Managers, Hospital @ Night, and facilitating timely discharges from the Trust.
We are a highly motivated and cohesive team putting the patient at the centre of all our discussions. The Capacity Team is a fast paced area, but ensuring patient safety in the Acute Trust setting is very rewarding. We pride ourselves on effective communication and team working to support each other and provide the best service we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with evidence of continuing post registration professional development
- Specialist Clinical Qualification, i.e. ITU, course, A&E course etc at degree/diploma level or above
Desirable
- Recognised Managerial Qualification i.e. BTEC, CMI or significant demonstrable experience in a management role
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Post registration experience with extensive experience at Band 6 or above or equivalent within the acute care sector
- Decision making capabilities
- Managerial skills and knowledge
- Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis.
- Experience in communication strategies and handling difficult situations
- Knowledge of both POVA, DOLS and MCA
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing and the NHS as a whole. Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Leadership ability - completion of LEO 3 day programme or equivalent
- Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, nonverbal and written.
- Evidence of excellent documentation, report writing and record keeping skills
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development.
- Sound Microsoft office PC and Sema Pas skills
Person Specification
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with evidence of continuing post registration professional development
- Specialist Clinical Qualification, i.e. ITU, course, A&E course etc at degree/diploma level or above
Desirable
- Recognised Managerial Qualification i.e. BTEC, CMI or significant demonstrable experience in a management role
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Post registration experience with extensive experience at Band 6 or above or equivalent within the acute care sector
- Decision making capabilities
- Managerial skills and knowledge
- Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis.
- Experience in communication strategies and handling difficult situations
- Knowledge of both POVA, DOLS and MCA
- An awareness and understanding of national and local issues that affect Nursing and the NHS as a whole. Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Leadership ability - completion of LEO 3 day programme or equivalent
- Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, nonverbal and written.
- Evidence of excellent documentation, report writing and record keeping skills
- Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.
- Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist in the implementation of change and practice development.
- Sound Microsoft office PC and Sema Pas skills
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).
