Job summary
The post will be responsible for the process to access inpatient care for patients within the Acute Service for Adults of Working Age Division.
The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the patient journey through the Trust and external services.
The post holder will report to the ASM for Hartington Unit but will be expected to work closely with the ASM for Radbourne Unit.
The post holder is responsible for receiving referrals for patients who have a registered GP in
Derbyshire and who have been gate-kept for an admission by Crisis & Home Treatment Team (CHTT).
The post-holder will be required to coordinate admissions for adult Acute patients in to DHcFT beds, or other beds (out of area/PICU) as required.
The post holder will work as part of the flow team to ensure that patient flow within DHcFT maximises the use of available inpatient capacity whilst maintaining patient safety.
The post holder will also focus on discharge delays arising out of health and socialcare needs by managing the transition/discharge nurses and team looking at accommodation, benefits, Home Office and asylum seeker issues - toinclude the identification of any overseas visitor in relation to charging for NHS care.
Main duties of the job
To manage the adult acute inpatient bed resource for DHcFT which currently sits across two sites; one in the north of the county - The Hartington Unit (consisting of 48 adult acute beds ) and one in the south of the county - The Radbourne Unit (consisting of 80 adult acute beds). The Bed Manager will support the bed management team in looking at where the most appropriate admission bed is available and work with the ward teams and early discharge staff to ensure continuous FLOW across the inpatient areas. They will work with system partners and multi-disciplinary agencies to support with access to beds when required following Mental Health Act assessments and keep the Emergency Department pathway flowing .
About us
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Vision is 'To make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing'.
We aim to ensure any admission to hospital is within Derbyshire where possible and kept to the shortest effective period of time. This will be integral to the Bed Manager's role and full support will be given with supervision and training needs to ensure the right candidate feels well able to meet the needs of the role.
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aim to deliver compassionate, person-centred, innovative and safe care. Where choice, empowerment and shared decision making is the norm.
The post holder will be responsible for the process to access inpatient care for patients within the Acute service for Adults of working age Division .
The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the patient journey through the Trust and external services
The post holder will report to the ASM
The post holder is responsible for receiving referrals for patients who have a registered GP in Derbyshire and who have been gatekept for admission by the CAHTT.
The post holder will be required to coordinate admissions for adult acute patients in to DHcFT beds or other beds as appropriate.
The post holder will work as part of the flow team to ensure that patient flow within DHcFT maximises the use of available inpatient capacity whilst maintaining patient safety ,
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aim to deliver compassionate, person-centred, innovative and safe care. Where choice, empowerment and shared decision making is the norm.
The post holder will be responsible for the process to access inpatient care for patients within the Acute service for Adults of working age Division .
The post holder will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the patient journey through the Trust and external services
The post holder will report to the ASM
The post holder is responsible for receiving referrals for patients who have a registered GP in Derbyshire and who have been gatekept for admission by the CAHTT.
The post holder will be required to coordinate admissions for adult acute patients in to DHcFT beds or other beds as appropriate.
The post holder will work as part of the flow team to ensure that patient flow within DHcFT maximises the use of available inpatient capacity whilst maintaining patient safety ,
Person Specification
clinical
Essential
- Qualification /registration RMN
- Experience of working in a mental health acute setting (inpatient or assessment services )
- Experience of managing a team of staff
- Experience of working across systems and with partner agencies
Desirable
- To be qualified to degree level or willing to undertake training to degree level
operational
Essential
- Ability to provide management supervision
Person Specification
clinical
Essential
- Qualification /registration RMN
- Experience of working in a mental health acute setting (inpatient or assessment services )
- Experience of managing a team of staff
- Experience of working across systems and with partner agencies
Desirable
- To be qualified to degree level or willing to undertake training to degree level
operational
Essential
- Ability to provide management supervision
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).
