Job summary An exciting temporary opportunity is available for a Deputy Out of Area Bed Manager with SHSC, for a 12 month fixed term. This is to support and deputise for the Out of Area Bed Manager. Working to ensure our services users who are placed in beds out of area receive the highest quality care, and to plan appropriate repatriations and discharges. To liaise with families, community teams, Flow Coordination team, and all other stakeholders to ensure the best possible care, in the most suitable environment for our service users. The post holder will work within the flow team under the supervision of an experienced out of area bed manager, and core responsibilities will include: Main duties of the job The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include: o Acting as a deputy out of area bed manager for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach. This will involve building a working relationship with private providers to liaise with out of area placements regarding the care and progress of out of area patients. This will be a mix of contracted and spot purchase beds with private sector providers, and at times mutual aid placements with other NHS trusts. As a deputy out of area bed manager you will work in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team to support the overall care and treatment plan of the individual o Contributing to the provision of unplanned requests for support and contact. o Delivering supervision to more junior members of staff. o Contribute to multi-disciplinary service development. About us We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us. What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share. It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research. We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 457-25-6993937 Job locations Longley Centre Norwood Grange Drive Sheffield S5 7JT Job description Job responsibilities Job purpose An exciting temporary opportunity is available for a Deputy Out of Area Bed Manager with SHSC, for a 12 month fixed term. This is to support and deputise for the Out of Area Bed Manager. Working to ensure our services users who are placed in beds out of area receive the highest quality care, and to plan appropriate repatriations and discharges. To liaise with families, community teams, Flow Coordination team, and all other stakeholders to ensure the best possible care, in the most suitable environment for our service users. The post holder will work within the flow team under the supervision of an experienced out of area bed manager, and core responsibilities will include: The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include: Acting as a deputy out of area bed manager for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach. This will involve building a working relationship with private providers to liaise with out of area placements regarding the care and progress of out of area patients. This will be a mix of contracted and spot purchase beds with private sector providers, and at times mutual aid placements with other NHS trusts. As a deputy out of area bed manager you will work in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team to support the overall care and treatment plan of the individual Contributing to the provision of unplanned requests for support and contact. Delivering supervision to more junior members of staff. Contribute to multi-disciplinary service development. General requirements Maintain NMC registration / re-validation and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct. Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national. Current registration with NMC, HCPC, or other professional body. Evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge of bed management, MDT working and quality in patient care. Principal duties Clinical: To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk. To work alongside private providers to contribute to the formulation of a plan of care based on identified need, using all appropriate support and escalation processes to challenge decisions related to care and discharge of patients when needed. To attend and contribute to patient MDT meetings, complex case meetings, and to gather current clinical updates. Review effectiveness of care plan in collaboration with private providers at regular intervals. To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies. To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion. Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues. Co-ordinate meetings, act as chair where required Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy. To work with a wide variety of inpatient and community teams to facilitate the repatriation and/or discharge of out of area patients as soon as appropriate and feasible. To facilitate transfer between units, to best meet the needs of patients. Make referrals to appropriate services on behalf of patients. To arrange and monitor 48 hour and 7 day follow with required teams. Ensure all safeguarding concerns are appropriately escalated. Act in an advisory capacity to inpatient and community teams. To work with the SHSC flow team to discuss patient prioritisation and facilitate patient flow Supervision: Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service. Deliver supervision and facilitate PDR as necessary with more junior members of staff. Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution. Service development Education and Training: Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain sign off status. Participate in training relevant to role. Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies. Contribute to audit, research and evaluation as appropriate. Attend meetings to update SHSC leadership on Out of Area bed position. Provide accurate information to contracting and BPM team when required. Job description review This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. All employees are expected to observe the following: Equal opportunities and dignity at work statement of intent The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of the local community. We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds and recognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality for everyone. The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment a reality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employment without unfair discrimination. As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged by unjustified conditions or requirements. The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins the Trusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensure that individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against. We are committed to improving our practice through signing up to initiatives such as Stonewall Champions, the Disability Standard/Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. Safeguarding children and adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and contracted staff to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised. Staff are expected to know about and follow the Trusts safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the Trust intranet and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Risk management Staff should be aware of the principles of risk management and adopt appropriate practice to reduce the risk to themselves and others. In particular, staff should observe the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, Risk, Incident and Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health and Safety regulations and the risk management training requirements for all staff. Infection prevention and control Staff are expected to comply with the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk of causing healthcare associated infections. Job description Job responsibilities Job purpose An exciting temporary opportunity is available for a Deputy Out of Area Bed Manager with SHSC, for a 12 month fixed term. This is to support and deputise for the Out of Area Bed Manager. Working to ensure our services users who are placed in beds out of area receive the highest quality care, and to plan appropriate repatriations and discharges. To liaise with families, community teams, Flow Coordination team, and all other stakeholders to ensure the best possible care, in the most suitable environment for our service users. The post holder will work within the flow team under the supervision of an experienced out of area bed manager, and core responsibilities will include: The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include: Acting as a deputy out of area bed manager for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach. This will involve building a working relationship with private providers to liaise with out of area placements regarding the care and progress of out of area patients. This will be a mix of contracted and spot purchase beds with private sector providers, and at times mutual aid placements with other NHS trusts. As a deputy out of area bed manager you will work in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team to support the overall care and treatment plan of the individual Contributing to the provision of unplanned requests for support and contact. Delivering supervision to more junior members of staff. Contribute to multi-disciplinary service development. General requirements Maintain NMC registration / re-validation and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct. Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national. Current registration with NMC, HCPC, or other professional body. Evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge of bed management, MDT working and quality in patient care. Principal duties Clinical: To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk. To work alongside private providers to contribute to the formulation of a plan of care based on identified need, using all appropriate support and escalation processes to challenge decisions related to care and discharge of patients when needed. To attend and contribute to patient MDT meetings, complex case meetings, and to gather current clinical updates. Review effectiveness of care plan in collaboration with private providers at regular intervals. To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies. To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion. Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues. Co-ordinate meetings, act as chair where required Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy. To work with a wide variety of inpatient and community teams to facilitate the repatriation and/or discharge of out of area patients as soon as appropriate and feasible. To facilitate transfer between units, to best meet the needs of patients. Make referrals to appropriate services on behalf of patients. To arrange and monitor 48 hour and 7 day follow with required teams. Ensure all safeguarding concerns are appropriately escalated. Act in an advisory capacity to inpatient and community teams. To work with the SHSC flow team to discuss patient prioritisation and facilitate patient flow Supervision: Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service. Deliver supervision and facilitate PDR as necessary with more junior members of staff. Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution. Service development Education and Training: Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain sign off status. Participate in training relevant to role. Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies. Contribute to audit, research and evaluation as appropriate. Attend meetings to update SHSC leadership on Out of Area bed position. Provide accurate information to contracting and BPM team when required. Job description review This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and in discussion with the manager the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post. The job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder should be comfortable in the use of computer technology, have basic keyboard skills and have the ability to use email. All employees are expected to observe the following: Equal opportunities and dignity at work statement of intent The Trust is a major employer and provider of services. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of and meets the needs of the local community. We oppose all forms of discrimination on legal and moral grounds and recognise that discrimination creates barriers to achieving equality for everyone. The Trust is committed to making equality of opportunity and fair treatment a reality whereby an individual can seek, obtain and continue employment without unfair discrimination. As an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that all job applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment and will not be disadvantaged by unjustified conditions or requirements. The Trusts Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy underpins the Trusts commitment to achieve equality and fairness at work and to ensure that individuals or groups are not unfairly discriminated against. We are committed to improving our practice through signing up to initiatives such as Stonewall Champions, the Disability Standard/Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. Safeguarding children and adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (anyone under the age of 18) and adults. It expects all staff, volunteers and contracted staff to share this commitment and act in such a way that safeguards and promotes the health and wellbeing of children, young people and adults. Staff must ensure that they are familiar with the signs and symptoms of abuse and know what to do if any such concerns are raised. Staff are expected to know about and follow the Trusts safeguarding children and safeguarding adult policies which can be found on the Trust intranet and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Risk management Staff should be aware of the principles of risk management and adopt appropriate practice to reduce the risk to themselves and others. In particular, staff should observe the Trusts Risk Management Strategy, Risk, Incident and Serious Incident reporting and management policies, Health and Safety regulations and the risk management training requirements for all staff. Infection prevention and control Staff are expected to comply with the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and conduct themselves in such a manner as to minimise the risk of causing healthcare associated infections. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Nursing Qualification Experience Essential Experience of liaison with other agencies. Knowledge of bed management Experience of assessment and care planning Relevant post qualifying experience in mental health nursing. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Experience of practicing clinical supervision. Experience of working in the community Experience of utilising an appraisal system Experience of quality improvement and service development Knowledge and Skills Essential Working knowledge and understanding of Care Pathways and working knowledge of navigating services. Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisor. Demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking. Demonstrate caseload and time management skills. Management of complex cases such as 37/41 patients. Desirable Problem solving skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Nursing Qualification Experience Essential Experience of liaison with other agencies. Knowledge of bed management Experience of assessment and care planning Relevant post qualifying experience in mental health nursing. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Experience of practicing clinical supervision. Experience of working in the community Experience of utilising an appraisal system Experience of quality improvement and service development Knowledge and Skills Essential Working knowledge and understanding of Care Pathways and working knowledge of navigating services. Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisor. Demonstrate risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking. Demonstrate caseload and time management skills. Management of complex cases such as 37/41 patients. Desirable Problem solving 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. 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. 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 Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Longley Centre Norwood Grange Drive Sheffield S5 7JT Employer's website https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)