Band 7 Capacity Utilisation manager - Older Adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

To promote a common vision and ownership of the Trusts values and strategic objectives, advising on the implications of strategic and operational policy decisions.

To work with clinical staff in developing appropriate changes in clinical practice within the Dementia & Frailty services to support development.

To ensure that all staff in the Discharge team understand the strategic direction of the Trust and are able to contribute to its development.

The CERT team manager will agree personal objectives with the Capacity Utilisation Manager on an annual basis. This will form part of the annual review of his/her performance in the role.

To reflect on and interpret information, facts or situations which require analysis, option, appraisal and solution.

To take the role of lead, chair, organiser, coordinator or facilitator at meetings relevant to the role when appropriate.

To ensure that activity against the agreed performance management indicators for the service area is measured and communicated to service commissioners and other interested parties.

To have specialist knowledge of the local health economy and the impact of national strategies on service development.

To be responsible for ensuring that effective communication systems are in place for all staff working within the service.

To further develop own managerial skills; to maintain own continuing professional development (CPD), by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into work plans.

To monitor the bed waiting list for Dementia & Frailty on a daily basis.

To be a point of contact with the wider Trust Bad Management Team.

To deputise for the D & F Early Intervention Manager.

To maintain a portfolio which demonstrates personal development and shows evidence of reflective practice.

To supervise and performance manage direct reports. To be directly responsible for their work and performance and to ensure that they maintain a professional portfolio.

To ensure there is a consistent approach to discharge planning across all Dementia & Frailty inpatient services.

To lead, support and/or participate in audit and research relevant to service delivery or clinical practice.

To be responsible for ensuring that a high standard of patient care is delivered within the service.

To contribute to the development, communication and promotion of corporate core purpose, vision, mission and values.

To contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement within BSMHFT in order to meet stretching financial and performance targets.

To champion BSMHFT, the services it provides and its support for other front line health services.

To ensure compliance with the clinical governance and risk management policies of the Trust.

To ensure that the highest standards of corporate governance and probity are maintained by ensuring that all staff work within the provisions of Standards of Business Conduct, Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.

To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective services across the emergency care spectrum including Healthcare Commission Healthcare Check requirements and standards.

Ensure all Trust policies and procedures are adhered to and make recommendations on their amendment where necessary.

To undertake specific tasks asked from time to time by the Clinical Nurse Manager & Associate Director.

To ensure a consistent, needs-led and client-centred approach to patient care.

To proactively seek alternatives to admission for referrals and inpatients in collaboration with the care coordinators and the RMO and Clinical teams.

To maintain effective communication work closely with the CCG Commissioning Managers as directed.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• OA experience
• Admission / Discharge experience

Desirable

• System working - Social Care, ICB, BCHC

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Juniper Centre, Moseley Hall Hospital Site.

Alcester Road,

Moseley,

B13 8JL

Employer's website

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