Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a Flow Matron to join our Community Hospital Bed Management team on a 12-month secondment basis.
This role is part of the Community Hospitals Bed Management Team. You will be responsible for the timely, appropriate, and safe flow through and discharging of patients from the community hospitals across Kent.
You will be responsible for the flow improvement plan for the Trust and will work closely with the Bed Management Team Lead and Community Hospital Matrons.
Please note if you have previously applied, we will not be able to consider your application again.
Main Duties of the Job
You will liaise with acute hospitals, community hospitals, local authorities, and social and health service colleagues in order to promote excellent multi-disciplinary working to achieve effective flow of patients between care settings to enable the most appropriate patient-centered care for patients.
The base can be flexible, but you will need to occasionally travel to community hospital sites when required.
About Us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working-friendly organization, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments.
Job Responsibilities
The job description and person specification give you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in a health improvement environment. Health-related degree and evidence of relevant postgraduate development at Level 6. Evidence of postgraduate specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice. Management or supervisory qualification/program of study.
* PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE, or Certificate in Education. Working towards Master level study.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in the area of practice. Experience of leading and managing teams. Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management. Practical experience in managing health-related projects/complex caseloads. Supporting others (mentor/educator/supervisor) experience.
* Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay/E-roster/AT-P/Rio).
Special Knowledge and Expertise
* Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care settings and its application across healthcare services. Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries.
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organizational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation. Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Highly developed facilitation skills.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to motivate and organize others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.
Ability to Manage
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior practitioner. Ability to prioritize care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
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.
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