Job Overview
We are recruiting currently Band 6 Clinical Bed Manager posts at Southmead hospital, Bristol. The role is based within the Clinical Site Management Team and involves supporting the Clinical Site Manager in the day‑to‑day bed management of the hospital in both urgent and elective care.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are a regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence. Our vision is to enable our teams to deliver exceptional, personally delivered healthcare.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities include:
* Support the Clinical Site Management (CSM) team to ensure the flow of emergency and elective admissions is managed effectively.
* Use internal electronic bed management systems, escalating delays or barriers as necessary.
* Work proactively to facilitate patient flow through the Directorates, ensuring patient safety and achieving local and national patient access targets.
* Monitor and ensure the effective use of beds within the directorate bed base using electronic bed management systems.
* Liaise with other Trusts and Directorates for repatriation of patients to ensure efficient utilisation of beds.
* Maintain knowledge of organisational changes within the Trust.
* Communicate issues promptly to the CSM, Clinical Matron, AGMs/Manager of the day when needed.
* Ensure data collection for audit trails, maintaining data quality standards in line with Directorate and Organisation requirements.
* Book and track admissions with relevant medical staff through electronic bed management systems.
* Monitor actual and predicted discharges daily, informing the Clinical Matron of potential delays.
* Refer issues regarding complex and delayed discharges to relevant staff or department, taking a proactive role in management.
* Provide clinical support to the wards as required and advised by the CSM / Lead Nurses for the CSM team.
Person specification
Essential
* First level registered nurse (NMC or other relevant registration body).
* Minimum 3 years experience incorporating managing patient flow.
* Experience managing a team.
* Experience in complex problem solving.
* Knowledge of standards around patient care and safety.
Desirable
* Teaching and assessing qualification.
* Post‑registration specialist clinical qualification relevant to clinical site management.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
North Bristol Trust is an anti‑discriminatory organisation. We welcome applications from all under‑represented groups and encourage those who are currently under‑represented in our workforce at Band 8a and above to apply.
Applications
Please apply via the NHS Jobs portal or TRAC. The job advert may close once sufficient applications are received. If you have not received communication within three weeks of the closing date, please assume the application is unsuccessful.
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