Bed Manager | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Job Summary
The post holder will assist in the efficient and effective management of bed resources within the Trust. The provision of an effective service encompassing all Directorates is essential to successful patient flow across the Trust.
The post holder will be conversant with all policies relating to bed management / patient flow and be aware of monitoring systems that are in place and actions to be taken as necessary.
The post holder will have working knowledge of the objectives of the Trust and be conversant with national targets and its relevance with Bed Management / Patient Flow.
The post holder will be an RN or AHP and will work as part of the Flow Team Monday-Friday 8-4pm.
Main duties of the job
The main objective of the role is to facilitate placement of patients who require complex discharge or rehabilitation on one of the Trust intermediate care wards. The role will also require clinical oversight and organisation of all internal transfers and repatriations from other Trusts.
Contribute to MDT’s and support identification of suitable patients who are medically optimised who require further non-acute care.
Ensure clear and concise documentation with therapy goals/safeguarding concerns/discharge plans are clearly documented.
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
If you are passionate like we are about providing the best care to our patients, this opportunity offers the right individual to showcase and grow their leadership and clinical skills.
Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference to the Whole Trust. We face challenges every day within our team, we do this together and this rewarding role is something that will motivate and inspire you every single day.
Managerial
Always demonstrate effective leadership.
Demonstrate a best practice approach acting as a role model, have awareness and understanding of clinical concerns expressed by clinical staff.
Utilise Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and actively contribute to their development.
Demonstrate efficient use and utilization of resources, taking any recommendations to the Clinical Site Management Team.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective multi-disciplinary teamwork and the role of individual team members.
Demonstrate knowledge in dealing with complaints and de-escalating complex and difficult situations.
Maintain appropriate records, adhering to Trust guidelines and Information Governance.
Education and training
Provide teaching to the multi-disciplinary team and develop and maintain the learning environment.
Demonstrate responsibility for personal professional development using PDR and professional portfolio.
Incorporate health education and health promotion in working practices.
Demonstrate practical application of specialist knowledge gained.
Identify, collect and participate in the evaluation of information to support multi-disciplinary clinical decision making.
Ensure all mandatory and role specific training is completed.
Contribute to service improvement projects and support consistency and sustainability of agreed plans.
Clinical Governance
All staff must take care of their own safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
Adhere to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety Policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.
Report any incidents/accidents/near misses as per Trust policy.
Do not attempt to carry out duties or tasks outside of competency.
Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to the Health and Safety at work Act 1974.
Attend ward meetings relevant to service.
Ensure compliance with local and national infection control guidelines.
Compliance with information governance guidance and maintain confidentiality of all patient data.
Role specific
Adhere to NMC code of conduct or equivalent professional body.
Act as a role model at all times.
Always maintain professional registration.
This advert closes on Friday 10 May 2024
The post holder will assist in the efficient and effective management of bed resources within the Trust. The provision of an effective service encompassing all Directorates is essential to successful patient flow across the Trust.
The post holder will be conversant with all policies relating to bed management / patient flow and be aware of monitoring systems that are in place and actions to be taken as necessary.
The post holder will have working knowledge of the objectives of the Trust and be conversant with national targets and its relevance with Bed Management / Patient Flow.
The post holder will be an RN or AHP and will work as part of the Flow Team Monday-Friday 8-4pm.
Main duties of the job
The main objective of the role is to facilitate placement of patients who require complex discharge or rehabilitation on one of the Trust intermediate care wards. The role will also require clinical oversight and organisation of all internal transfers and repatriations from other Trusts.
Contribute to MDT’s and support identification of suitable patients who are medically optimised who require further non-acute care.
Ensure clear and concise documentation with therapy goals/safeguarding concerns/discharge plans are clearly documented.
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
If you are passionate like we are about providing the best care to our patients, this opportunity offers the right individual to showcase and grow their leadership and clinical skills.
Our service is one where your passion, drive and motivation will genuinely make a real difference to the Whole Trust. We face challenges every day within our team, we do this together and this rewarding role is something that will motivate and inspire you every single day.
Managerial
Always demonstrate effective leadership.
Demonstrate a best practice approach acting as a role model, have awareness and understanding of clinical concerns expressed by clinical staff.
Utilise Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and actively contribute to their development.
Demonstrate efficient use and utilization of resources, taking any recommendations to the Clinical Site Management Team.
Demonstrate knowledge of effective multi-disciplinary teamwork and the role of individual team members.
Demonstrate knowledge in dealing with complaints and de-escalating complex and difficult situations.
Maintain appropriate records, adhering to Trust guidelines and Information Governance.
Education and training
Provide teaching to the multi-disciplinary team and develop and maintain the learning environment.
Demonstrate responsibility for personal professional development using PDR and professional portfolio.
Incorporate health education and health promotion in working practices.
Demonstrate practical application of specialist knowledge gained.
Identify, collect and participate in the evaluation of information to support multi-disciplinary clinical decision making.
Ensure all mandatory and role specific training is completed.
Contribute to service improvement projects and support consistency and sustainability of agreed plans.
Clinical Governance
All staff must take care of their own safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
Adhere to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety Policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.
Report any incidents/accidents/near misses as per Trust policy.
Do not attempt to carry out duties or tasks outside of competency.
Ensure a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to the Health and Safety at work Act 1974.
Attend ward meetings relevant to service.
Ensure compliance with local and national infection control guidelines.
Compliance with information governance guidance and maintain confidentiality of all patient data.
Role specific
Adhere to NMC code of conduct or equivalent professional body.
Act as a role model at all times.
Always maintain professional registration.
This advert closes on Friday 10 May 2024
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