Job summary
Emergency and SpecialtyMedicine (ESM) CMG require an enthusiastic and organizedindividual to work as a Bed Coordinator to support and help manage the day to day hospital capacity at the Leicester General and Leicester Royal site.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Bed Bed-coordinators, line managed by a Flow Coordinator covering 7 days a week on a Rota basis.
The candidate will need excellent communication skills and be able to co-ordinate and collate real time information on current and predicted bed availability in their respective clinical areas, facilitating the effective use of the acute hospital and community wide bed capacity. The post holder will work independently, using their own initiative / judgment and without direct supervision. This role is pivotal to the flow of patients within ESM and meeting the national waiting times for the Emergency Department.
Please note that this vacancy will close as soon as sufficient number of applications are received. If you are interested in this post we advise that you apply as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will be responsible for facilitating the admission and discharge of emergency patients across all ESM at both the Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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This position requires the post holder to co-ordinate and organise the effective bed usage, in an extremely pressurised environment.
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The post holder will facilitate admission of emergency and acute medical patients to the appropriate specialities within the ESM Clinical Management Group (ESM CMG).
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To co-ordinate and collate real time information on current and predicted bed availability in the ESM CMG, facilitating the effective use of the acute hospital and community wide bed capacity.
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The post holder will work independently, using their own initiative/judgement and without direct supervision.
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This role is pivotal to the flow of patients within the ESM CMG and meeting the national waiting times to support Emergency Department at the LRI.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: - we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Attend morning bed meeting, collect names of potential and definite discharges, collect bed availability numbers from each ward and speciality.
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Report figures to site Duty Manager, maintain and manage the transfer list for internal and external patients, be a single point of reference for the senior team in relation to any bed management communication, moves, side room availability, Infection control restrictions and internal ITU step downs.
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Ensure bed figures are kept upto date and remain accurate throughout the day. Liaise with the flow co-ordinator to maintain patient flow through AMU, liaise with all teams involved in discharge, flow and capacity to ensure continuous, clear and concise communication.
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Be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of medical admissions and discharges to the clinical areas in the ESM CMG contributing to the efficient team working within this process by liaising with the Duty Manager, Nurse coordinators and medical teams
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Effectively communicate with the key staff within the Trust involved with the emergency medical admission process where appropriate using their own judgement to problem solve to resolve the issues or to escalate to senior management were indicated
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Manage all admissions to the ESM CMG and support the Emergency Department to ensure that the national 4 hour waiting time target is achieved.
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Using a variety of tools including Real Time Bed Management System ensure utilisation of beds within the Directorate is maximised.
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Collect data from a variety of reports to provide administrative support to the Site Lead Team to assist and support the clinical teams in the base wards achieving timely and effective discharges from hospital.
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In conjunction with the Duty Manager/ Medical Teams manage patients with infections by identifying availability of side rooms and escalating infection issues in wards where no side rooms are available.
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To facilitate and co-ordinate on a day-to-day basis the smooth admission process of emergency and elective patients from the Emergency Department, Bed Bureau and outpatient clinics.
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To negotiation and influence the prioritisation of admissions in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, taking into account of bed availability within the Directorate.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Attend morning bed meeting, collect names of potential and definite discharges, collect bed availability numbers from each ward and speciality.
-
Report figures to site Duty Manager, maintain and manage the transfer list for internal and external patients, be a single point of reference for the senior team in relation to any bed management communication, moves, side room availability, Infection control restrictions and internal ITU step downs.
-
Ensure bed figures are kept upto date and remain accurate throughout the day. Liaise with the flow co-ordinator to maintain patient flow through AMU, liaise with all teams involved in discharge, flow and capacity to ensure continuous, clear and concise communication.
-
Be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of medical admissions and discharges to the clinical areas in the ESM CMG contributing to the efficient team working within this process by liaising with the Duty Manager, Nurse coordinators and medical teams
-
Effectively communicate with the key staff within the Trust involved with the emergency medical admission process where appropriate using their own judgement to problem solve to resolve the issues or to escalate to senior management were indicated
-
Manage all admissions to the ESM CMG and support the Emergency Department to ensure that the national 4 hour waiting time target is achieved.
-
Using a variety of tools including Real Time Bed Management System ensure utilisation of beds within the Directorate is maximised.
-
Collect data from a variety of reports to provide administrative support to the Site Lead Team to assist and support the clinical teams in the base wards achieving timely and effective discharges from hospital.
-
In conjunction with the Duty Manager/ Medical Teams manage patients with infections by identifying availability of side rooms and escalating infection issues in wards where no side rooms are available.
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To facilitate and co-ordinate on a day-to-day basis the smooth admission process of emergency and elective patients from the Emergency Department, Bed Bureau and outpatient clinics.
-
To negotiation and influence the prioritisation of admissions in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, taking into account of bed availability within the Directorate.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
- Experience of Leading
Desirable
- IT skills
- Bed Management experience
Communication & Relationship
Essential
- Clear communication
- Negotiation and Influencing skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions
Planning & Organisation skills
Essential
- Excel and Database competence
Desirable
- analysis and spreadsheets
Other requirements
Essential
- Team player and reliability
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
- Experience of Leading
Desirable
- IT skills
- Bed Management experience
Communication & Relationship
Essential
- Clear communication
- Negotiation and Influencing skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions
Planning & Organisation skills
Essential
- Excel and Database competence
Desirable
- analysis and spreadsheets
Other requirements
Essential
- Team player and reliability
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).
