Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Band 7 Site Co-ordinator. 18.00 hours per week, (Band 6 considered for development role)
Working across both hospital sites, we are seeking to recruit a confident, highly motivated and enthusiastic team member, committed to service improvement and development within the Site Co-ordination team. You will be responsible for the day to day management of patient flow within the Cumberland Infirmary and the West Cumberland Hospital .( Roster will be completed in advance in order that you are aware of which site you are working ) . You will be required to optimise patient care and experience, patient safety and operational efficiency As Site Co-ordinator you will support the Clinical Lead for patient flow within Corporate Bed Management in delivery of corporate objectives, effective utilisation of elective and emergency beds to ensure safe and appropriate patient placement and the achievement of Trust targets. The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and prioritise workload is essential. You will need to be well organised, an excellent team player, able to work on your own initiative and build a close and effective working relationship with a wide range of clinical staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the day to day management of patient flow within the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital acute site's To optimise patient care and experience, patient safety and operational efficiency. To support the Clinical Lead Nurse within Corporate Bed Management in delivery of corporate objectives, effective utilisation of elective and emergency beds to ensure safe and appropriate patient placement and the achievement of Trust targets. The post holder will also cover the MATCH service as part of their role .
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active registration./ Registered Clinical practitioner
- Teaching qualification, e.g. ENB998, NST307, City & Guilds 730 or equivalent.
- Further relevant studies.
- Knowledge/evidence of leadership/management experience
- Leadership development certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Further relevant studies of acute and critical care at level 3 to Master's degree, or equivalent
- ALS certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant field of nursing./ Clinical Practitioner
- Roster management
- Dealing with critical incidents / complaints.
- Preceptor
- Clinical Supervision
- Professional leadership.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mentor for student nurses
- PCPI
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Professional leadership within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Continuing professional development with portfolio
- Understanding of Trust Policies and procedures
Desirable
- Clinical Practice development
- Audit and research in practice
Skills
Essential
- IV additives skills.
- Able to perform extended skills.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
- Able to perform male catheterisation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Counselling skills.
- Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
- Able to act as clinical supervisor, mentor and preceptor as required.
- Able to promote nursing development.
- Change management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Project development skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Positive approach to change.
- Highly motivated self starter.
- Flexible in working hours.
- Ability to travel as the role is cross site WCH/WIGTON/CIC
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to develop the role by extended practice.
- Willingness to work flexible patterns
- Willingness to participate in the wider Nursing and Midwifery developments.
- Willingness to participate in ward manager out of hour's duty rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with active registration./ Registered Clinical practitioner
- Teaching qualification, e.g. ENB998, NST307, City & Guilds 730 or equivalent.
- Further relevant studies.
- Knowledge/evidence of leadership/management experience
- Leadership development certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Further relevant studies of acute and critical care at level 3 to Master's degree, or equivalent
- ALS certificate or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant field of nursing./ Clinical Practitioner
- Roster management
- Dealing with critical incidents / complaints.
- Preceptor
- Clinical Supervision
- Professional leadership.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Mentor for student nurses
- PCPI
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Professional leadership within the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Continuing professional development with portfolio
- Understanding of Trust Policies and procedures
Desirable
- Clinical Practice development
- Audit and research in practice
Skills
Essential
- IV additives skills.
- Able to perform extended skills.
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
- Able to perform male catheterisation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Counselling skills.
- Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
- Able to act as clinical supervisor, mentor and preceptor as required.
- Able to promote nursing development.
- Change management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Project development skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Positive approach to change.
- Highly motivated self starter.
- Flexible in working hours.
- Ability to travel as the role is cross site WCH/WIGTON/CIC
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to develop the role by extended practice.
- Willingness to work flexible patterns
- Willingness to participate in the wider Nursing and Midwifery developments.
- Willingness to participate in ward manager out of hour's duty rota.
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).
