Job summary
Are you a talented, experienced Adult registered Nurse ready to progress into the next stage of their career?
Following a recent re-structure, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly developed Patient Flow Team as a Band 6 Clinical Flow Manager.
We are seeking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and motivated nurses to join our team and support the management of appropriate patient flow through the hospital. You will assist with the optimisation of patient placement and work within the national Criteria to Reside guidelines, facilitating right care, at the right time, in the right place.
You will assist the team in ensuring all decisions regarding patient movement are clinically driven, therefore a solid nursing knowledge base is essential.
Whilst you will be a good team member, you will also need to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously. You will be able to multitask, and problem solve, continuously monitoring and prioritising your workload.
You will be keen to develop your leadership and management skills and will possess excellent communication skills, particularly when working under pressure.
In return, you will be offered the opportunity to further develop as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the ongoing progression and development of its workforce.
Please note: Candidates who do not demonstrate they meet all Essential Criteria for this post, will not be selected for interview.
Main duties of the job
The Patient Flow Team operates 24/7, 365 days a day. This is a senior clinical role that has responsibility for facilitating, enabling and supporting ward teams in their decision-making processes and patient pathways to achieve optimal patient experience and flow.
The post holder will assist the Clinical Lead Nurse in ensuring all Areas, Wards and Departments are working within the National OPEL framework and the Trusts GEL Policy, providing leadership and support to areas that require development.
This role involves working across the organisation, in collaboration with other teams, actively managing capacity and demand patterns to ensure an accurate bed position is maintained throughout the day and the appropriate placement of patients requiring admission through proactive management, good communication and strong leadership.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programmebalancegateshead.comto cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves working across the organisation, actively managing capacity and demand patterns to ensure an accurate bed position is maintained throughout the day.
This role will work in collaboration with other teams within the Trust and all other members of the Patient Flow Team to ensure the timely and appropriate placement of patients requiring admission through proactive management and leadership.
This position includes ensuring junior members of the team are well supported and provided with opportunities to learn and develop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities - please refer to the attached Job Description.
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities, skills and experience to complement our existing team and improve services for patients, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note, only candidates that demonstrate they meet all the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Rebecca Railton
Job title
Hospital Flow Manager
Email address
rebecca.railton2@nhs.net
Telephone number
0191 445 6390
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves working across the organisation, actively managing capacity and demand patterns to ensure an accurate bed position is maintained throughout the day.
This role will work in collaboration with other teams within the Trust and all other members of the Patient Flow Team to ensure the timely and appropriate placement of patients requiring admission through proactive management and leadership.
This position includes ensuring junior members of the team are well supported and provided with opportunities to learn and develop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities - please refer to the attached Job Description.
If you are interested in applying for this post and feel that you possess the relevant qualities, skills and experience to complement our existing team and improve services for patients, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note, only candidates that demonstrate they meet all the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Rebecca Railton
Job title
Hospital Flow Manager
Email address
rebecca.railton2@nhs.net
Telephone number
0191 445 6390
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy relating to speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of autonomous working and decision making
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Complaints management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Audit knowledge, skills and ability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Degree or working towards
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy relating to speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of autonomous working and decision making
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Complaints management experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Audit knowledge, skills and ability
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
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).
