Bed Manager Band 6 - Permanent
37.5 hours per week
Previous applicants need not apply
Are you outgoing, highly motivated and want to make a real difference to patient care and experience? If so, we want to hear from you! An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join the Bed Management Team.
This is a challenging, varied role, where you will use your nursing, operational and organisational expertise to the full. You will also provide advice, support and information, ensuring efficient streamlining of a patients journey to facilitate Right Patient, Right Bed.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide the hospital with a single source of accurate and up to date information at all times on bed occupancy and Emergency Department waiting times.
The successful candidate will be part of a team providing site cover 7 days per week 24 hours per day. You must be computer literate with an eye for detail and demonstrate excellent communication skills. It is essential to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
* To be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of bed resources ensuring the safe clinical placement of patients across the hospital site.
* To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.
Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Safety
* Care
* Respect
* Communication
* Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse relevant to specialty with current registration
Desirable
* Supervisor/assessor competencies
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of patient flow within a Hospital Environment
* Proven experience of participation in practice development
Desirable
* Proven experience of management/staff supervision
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Clinical expertise relevant to area of practice
* Knowledge of resource management
* Skilled clinical judgement
* Expanded role skills relevant to area of practice
* Knowledge of fundamental aspects of nursing:
o Emergency Department quality standards
o Knowledge of Infection Prevention standards
* Managerial Skills:
o Ability to work as a team
o Demonstrate prioritisation skills
o Excellent interpersonal skills
o Excellent negotiation
o Highly motivated
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
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