Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The recruitment team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a friendly and motivated individual to join our team here within Southampton children's hospital.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for problem solving to join our Bed Management team.
This is a fast paced role integral to supporting operational delivery of both elective and emergency pathways for patients requiring the children's hospital services. You will manage the bed availability across the Children's Hospital working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and work over a 4 week shift pattern.
The Child Health bed managers currently provide a 7 day service covering the hours of 07:00-20:00
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate all admissions and transfers for the children's hospital between UHS and referring DGH's
- Maintain an effective system for identifying the availability of beds to ensure that fluctuations in demand, clinical priorities and emergency admissions are dealt with effectively and efficiently
- Attend the daily site coordinator bed meetings and other care group meetings as required
- To manage effectively and efficiently the use of beds within the Southampton Children's Hospital
What experience/skills are needed?
- You will need to have excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Prior NHS knowledge
- Confident approach in communication with multidisciplinary teams
- The ability to work independently and problem solve
We are currently looking for the below shift pattern:
Week 1- Wednesday & FridayWeek 2- Saturday & SundayWeek 3- Wednesday, Saturday & SundayWeek 4- Wednesday
There is room for some discussion regarding the above shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinate all admissions and transfers for the children's hospital between UHS and referring DGH's
- Maintain an effective system for identifying the availability of beds to ensure that fluctuations in demand, clinical priorities and emergency admissions are dealt with effectively and efficiently
- Attend the daily site coordinator bed meetings and other care group meetings as required
- To manage effectively and efficiently the use of beds within the Southampton Children's Hospital
What experience/skills are needed?
- You will need to have excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Prior NHS knowledge
- Confident approach in communication with multidisciplinary teams
- The ability to work independently and problem solve
We are currently looking for the below shift pattern:
Week 1- Wednesday & FridayWeek 2- Saturday & SundayWeek 3- Wednesday, Saturday & SundayWeek 4- Wednesday
There is room for some discussion regarding the above shifts.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C, or equivalent qualification
- Educated to vocational level 3 or an equivalent qualification level or relevant work based experience / training, plus detailed knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems in order to resolve many non-routine issues
- Knowledge of medical terminology and organisational policies / procedures in order to resolve problems or to develop and/or refine procedures.
- Working knowledge of MS word/excel
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of dealing with complex situations
Desirable
- Experience of change, including process change
- Previous experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Bed management experience
Aptitudes & Skills Required
Essential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and on own initiative
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Excellent communication/telephone skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C, or equivalent qualification
- Educated to vocational level 3 or an equivalent qualification level or relevant work based experience / training, plus detailed knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems in order to resolve many non-routine issues
- Knowledge of medical terminology and organisational policies / procedures in order to resolve problems or to develop and/or refine procedures.
- Working knowledge of MS word/excel
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary
Essential
- Experience of working in a busy environment
- Administrative and organisational experience
- Experience of dealing with complex situations
Desirable
- Experience of change, including process change
- Previous experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Bed management experience
Aptitudes & Skills Required
Essential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and on own initiative
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Excellent communication/telephone skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
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).
