Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer and Associated Specialities
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 164-6263467
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Hospital Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
CAS Bed Manager
Band 4
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for the prompt placement of all CAS specialty elective, specialty transfer and emergency patients. The post holder will have an awareness of overall demand for CAS beds from the following routes: elective, emergency, specialty transfers (internal and external) and critical care stepdowns; overall CAS immediate and predicted bed capacity; any issues impacting on the prompt placement of any CAS patient and patient flow through the Division.
The post holder will be based at: City Campus
In undertaking this role, all employees will be expected to behave at all times in a way that is consistent with and actively supports the Trust’s values
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a full time band 4 bed manager to join our established Cancer and Associated Specialties Flow team.
Our service runs 7 days a week and so the post holder must be able to work long days, no nights required.
The post holder will be responsible for maximising the effective and efficient utilisation of beds across the CAS division. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working at a fast pace, can multi-task, adapt quickly to changing situations and remain calm and professional in demanding situations.
It is essential that the post holder has knowledge in the use of nerve centre and other trust IT systems and desirable that candidates possess a solid understanding of patient flow and discharge processes within the trust.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also essential and the role is a very physical involving continuous walking across the surgical wards.
Working for our organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the UKs only Magnet accredited hospital, renown for delivering care excellence to its patients.
We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve their vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust.
e. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Applicants should, have excellent verbal and written communication skills be able to prioritise workload and work well within a team. Applicants should be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
If you are committed to providing patient focused care we would like to hear from you. As a caring and positive person you will be committed to ensuring patients receive high quality care and are placed in the right place at the right time.
You will receive a comprehensive induction programme with processes explained.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Attends regular organised study sessions to maintain skills, expand protocols and remain updated
- Ability to learn specific theoretical knowledge of surgery, thoracic and oncology/ haematology medicine and procedure to maximise the appropriate usage of beds within the Directorate
- Good general standard of education
- Excellent knowledge of Trusts IT systems
- Telephone/receptionist/clerical experience
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 4 or equivalent qualification
- Team building training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Teaching & coaching skills
- Conflict management experience
- Experience of time management
Desirable criteria
- Customer care training
- Existing bed management experience
- Knowledge of budgetary and financial implications
- Hospital experience
Communication skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to communicate with the general public
- Ability to project a professional manner and approach
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vicki Howard
- Job title
- Capacity and Demand Matron -CAS Division
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812 275299
- Additional information
Please contact Vicki Howard Capacity and Demand Matron on 07812275299
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