Job summary
We have an opportunity for the right enthusiastic and driven person to join our team of Site Managers at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in a permanent position. This is a highly visible role working on site across a range of shifts to cover the site management 24/7.
We are looking for someone who has significant experience of senior clinical leadership and operational management either as a registered nurse or registered allied health professional. You will be passionate and committed to both patients and colleagues. We will support you to drive excellent clinical standards of care through our patient pathways, promote a culture of patient and staff safety and support continuous improvement in the service we provide.
This is a great opportunity to enhance and forward your career, working as part of a supportive, highly visible and skilled senior team.
Main duties of the job
The Site Manager has a day to day operational role in providing Trust wide leadership and responsibility for the safe management of patient flow and capacity across the Trust. The post holder will work to ensure a safe and seamless patient journey, to enable the Trust to meet key strategic and operational objectives.
This is a highly visible role where you will have day to day operational responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of capacity management and site management supporting the delivery of local and national standards. You will on occasion be expected to represent the trust on issues related to the implementation of the mental health act in order to facilitate and ensure safe care and outcomes for this group of patients.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Head of Site Operations and the Site Senior Lead in the delivery of strategic and operational objectives. A key component of this is supporting the site and staff in meeting relevant access standards. The post holder supports all staff working out of hours to ensure the safe and effective use of resources to provide quality patient care.
The role works autonomously, with the support of on call senior managers and directors to ensure timely escalation and action on all issues to provide maintenance of acute services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support the Head of Site Operations and the Site Senior Lead in the delivery of strategic and operational objectives. A key component of this is supporting the site and staff in meeting relevant access standards. The post holder supports all staff working out of hours to ensure the safe and effective use of resources to provide quality patient care.
The role works autonomously, with the support of on call senior managers and directors to ensure timely escalation and action on all issues to provide maintenance of acute services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RMN/RM/RNLD/AHP Registered
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Senior nursing/AHP experience at band 7 or above
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Desirable
- Demonstrable and substantial management responsibilities
- Evidence of complex problem solving and decision making ability
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret and utilise information effectively to communicate, influence and achieve operational or strategic objectives
- Knowledge of current health policy, and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Clearly able to understand the ever changing needs of a busy hospital, with good understanding of local needs
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- Effective and efficient communicator at all levels and in highly complex, challenging situations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RMN/RM/RNLD/AHP Registered
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Senior nursing/AHP experience at band 7 or above
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Desirable
- Demonstrable and substantial management responsibilities
- Evidence of complex problem solving and decision making ability
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to interpret and utilise information effectively to communicate, influence and achieve operational or strategic objectives
- Knowledge of current health policy, and highly developed interpersonal skills
- Clearly able to understand the ever changing needs of a busy hospital, with good understanding of local needs
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical reasoning & decision making
- Effective and efficient communicator at all levels and in highly complex, challenging situations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
