Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative individual to join the Hospital 24-7 team as a Band 7 Hospital Coordinator. The individual must be a first level registered General Nurse/ODP with the ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and management experience. They will work towards being responsible for management of the patient transfers and emergency admissions process, safe and appropriate patient placement, and in partnership with other members of the Trust, the achievement of related Trust targets. Responsibility for the operational management of the Trusts Out of Hours service.
Main duties of the job
To undertake patient assessment, advising on immediate care, or referral for medical intervention, as coordinator of the Hospital at Night team, ensuring prompt and effective management of patients. To undertake a wide range of advanced clinical interventions, which includes administering medication under Patient Group Directions, and providing Advanced Life Support. To support staff in the management and care of critically ill / highly dependant patients, within the ward environment. To monitor bed occupancy across the trust as a whole. To co-ordinate and assess the transfer of patients through the inpatient system to allow for sufficient capacity and safe placement of emergency admissions. The immediate co-ordination and first line management of the trusts emergency response to Fire, Major Incidents, Security Alerts, and other critical incidents. Liaising with on call manager / neighbouring trusts / external agencies as required.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job description for further detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job description for further detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Inclusive
- Making a Difference
- Patient centred
- Accountable
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills with a diverse range of individuals
- Team player
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Reliable
- Ability to support staff as a senior nurse or ODP
- Treat hospital information confidential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or Registered ODP
- Demonstrable experience at Band 7 or equivalent experience
- On-going, professional development
- ALS trained
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Cardio-thoracic care.
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Clinical examination qualification
- Clinical diagnostics qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership experience at Band 7 Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or ODP management and leadership experience
- Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing care
- Ability to deal with complex and challenging situations
- Evidence of ability to manage change effectively
- Ability to supervise and develop staff
- Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
- Ability to deal with sensitive and contentious issues in a professional manner.
- Knowledge and application of current professional issues
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Inclusive
- Making a Difference
- Patient centred
- Accountable
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills with a diverse range of individuals
- Team player
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly
- Reliable
- Ability to support staff as a senior nurse or ODP
- Treat hospital information confidential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or Registered ODP
- Demonstrable experience at Band 7 or equivalent experience
- On-going, professional development
- ALS trained
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Cardio-thoracic care.
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Clinical examination qualification
- Clinical diagnostics qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership experience at Band 7 Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or ODP management and leadership experience
- Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing care
- Ability to deal with complex and challenging situations
- Evidence of ability to manage change effectively
- Ability to supervise and develop staff
- Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
- Ability to deal with sensitive and contentious issues in a professional manner.
- Knowledge and application of current professional issues
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).
