Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the patient flow team for permanent position within the patient flow team as a Deputy Clinical Site Matron, Band 7.
The shifts will be will cover a 7 day period. The deputy site matrons cover the day and night shifts where required.
The role of the deputy Clinical Site Matron would be to support the Clinical Site Matron in all aspect of the clinical site management of the Trust on a daily basis.
There will also be a need for direct line management of the bed managers and the patient flow team admin and travel team.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications received.
Main duties of the job
To provide Clinical and managerial leadership in ensuring a safe environment with optimum patient care and exceptional care quality standards.
Ensure correct escalation processes followed including the Emergency Departments internal professional standards.
Support the Acute Response Team to ensure the management of the clinically at risk and the emergency situations should they be in a none-clinical area by ensuring appropriate attendance and operationally managing the admission or discharge of the patient.
Support the clinical site matrons to provide clinical advice and guidance to staff. To receive and coordinate verbal and electronic calls using established protocols and IT systems.
Perform Bed management of each of the divisions and provide bed positions and updates.
Assume the responsibility for site cover and ensure appropriate communication with the Senior manager or Director on call in the out of hours periods.
Escalation and management of the Mental Health patients across the trust.
Have a working knowledge of trust policy and ensure compliance
Manage staff sickness, performance and professionalism as per policy.
Manage the use of physical resources in consultation with the team, medical staff and managers to ensure a cost-effective service is provided.
Maintain and develop own competence and expertise. To act as a role model and comply with the NMC statutory regulations at all times.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is available to see in the JD and the above description provided.
Support the Clinical Site Matron in the efficient, effective and safe operational management of the hospital sites 24/7. Lead the bed meetings when CSM and CHPF not available. To assist in identifying and implementing contingency plans, to resolve capacity issues and show sound judgement regarding patient placement at times of extreme pressure on bed capacity.
- Ensure escalation of processes followed including the Emergency Department professional standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is available to see in the JD and the above description provided.
Support the Clinical Site Matron in the efficient, effective and safe operational management of the hospital sites 24/7. Lead the bed meetings when CSM and CHPF not available. To assist in identifying and implementing contingency plans, to resolve capacity issues and show sound judgement regarding patient placement at times of extreme pressure on bed capacity.
- Ensure escalation of processes followed including the Emergency Department professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Educated to degree or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/mentor qualification
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional development and application in practice
Desirable
- Masters, Degree/working towards
- ECDL / ICDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management/leadership experience
- Experience of working/liaising with agencies across the health economy
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and the Professional Nursing Agenda
- Experience of managing and presenting complex data and ability to identify trends for analysis.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and application of research principles and practice
- Experience of carrying out audit and the formulation of action plans
- Previous site management experience
Skills/ attributes
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging people
- Computer literate with previous experience of using Excel, Microsoft, Teams and patient tracker system.
- Good communicator and negotiator and able to influence at all levels
- Able to apply data to decision making that is relevant to operational management
Desirable
- Able to prioritise conflicting capacity demands and use sound clinical knowledge to support decision making
- Proven Organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Educated to degree or equivalent
- Recognised teaching/mentor qualification
- Evidence of commitment to continued professional development and application in practice
Desirable
- Masters, Degree/working towards
- ECDL / ICDL or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial management/leadership experience
- Experience of working/liaising with agencies across the health economy
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Health Policy and the Professional Nursing Agenda
- Experience of managing and presenting complex data and ability to identify trends for analysis.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and application of research principles and practice
- Experience of carrying out audit and the formulation of action plans
- Previous site management experience
Skills/ attributes
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult issues sensitively and diplomatically
- Able to deal effectively with challenging situations and challenging people
- Computer literate with previous experience of using Excel, Microsoft, Teams and patient tracker system.
- Good communicator and negotiator and able to influence at all levels
- Able to apply data to decision making that is relevant to operational management
Desirable
- Able to prioritise conflicting capacity demands and use sound clinical knowledge to support decision making
- Proven Organisational skills
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).
