Job summary
INTERNAL
ADVERT
This advert is
only open to applicants who are currently employed by County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
More than Patient Flow
The Clinical Site Manager (CSM) role is not just about
counting beds and moving patients. CSM
have their finger on the pulse of all of comings and goings and essentially
pull all the strands together to keep the hospital working and moving 24/
7. CSMs respond to incidents, are
experienced negotiators, have excellent problem solving skills and they get to
know most people in the hospital, you name it, they work with them.
However, CSM is very small team, so we are
looking to build up the resilience of the team by recruiting and training
reserve staff who could cover CSM shifts on a bank shift..
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be able to pick up advertised
bank shifts and will be :
Responsible
for effective patient flow; both unscheduled and scheduled admissions.
Work in
conjunction with the Emergency Department, Acute Assessment Units and other
members of the Patient Flow Team to ensure national patient access standards
are met within a quality framework
To monitor
the trigger factors associated with and when necessary implement the trusts
Bed Escalation Framework in order to minimise bed crises through effective
planning.
Responsibility
for the out of hours operational management of the Trust site, implementing
policies and procedures as required and providing leadership and support to
Trust employees.
To provide
senior nursing support and professional and clinical advice to all areas within
the site out of hours.
Team members work over the 7 days and night
duties working 3 long shifts per week, including bank holidays and positions
are available at both sites.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the provision of a
dynamic, innovative and effective Clinical, Site and Patient Flow Service
across the Trust.
Responsibility for the management of the emergency and
elective admission process across the Trust, safe & appropriate patient
placement, and the achievement of related local and national standards.
Responsibility for the out of hours operational management
of the Trust site, implementing policies and procedures as required and
providing leadership and support to Trust employees.
To participate in and co-ordinate the Trusts Emergency
response Teams to Fire, Security Alerts, cardiac Arrests and other clinical
emergencies, and to be responsible for the co-ordination and first line
management of major and serious untoward incidents, as required.
Responsibility for a range of HR management issues for the
junior staff within the team
To effectively manage patient flows within the Trust and for
the initiation of the bed escalation framework as necessary.
To ensure effective and efficient management of site
capacity, both for unscheduled and scheduled admissions
To contribute to the effective use of resources and capacity
in the health and social care system at a local level
To accurately record site capacity and demand information.
To provide out of hours leadership and support to staff
across the site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the provision of a
dynamic, innovative and effective Clinical, Site and Patient Flow Service
across the Trust.
Responsibility for the management of the emergency and
elective admission process across the Trust, safe & appropriate patient
placement, and the achievement of related local and national standards.
Responsibility for the out of hours operational management
of the Trust site, implementing policies and procedures as required and
providing leadership and support to Trust employees.
To participate in and co-ordinate the Trusts Emergency
response Teams to Fire, Security Alerts, cardiac Arrests and other clinical
emergencies, and to be responsible for the co-ordination and first line
management of major and serious untoward incidents, as required.
Responsibility for a range of HR management issues for the
junior staff within the team
To effectively manage patient flows within the Trust and for
the initiation of the bed escalation framework as necessary.
To ensure effective and efficient management of site
capacity, both for unscheduled and scheduled admissions
To contribute to the effective use of resources and capacity
in the health and social care system at a local level
To accurately record site capacity and demand information.
To provide out of hours leadership and support to staff
across the site.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at Band 6 level
- Experience of medical nursing
- HR management
- Current knowledge of professional developments. Managing change and service improvement. Knowledge of care quality agenda and its implications for nursing.
Desirable
- Working in an acute hospital setting
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of CDDFT discharge process
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered NurseENB 998 (or equivalent)Nursing Degree or working towards or equivalent experience at band 6/7.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skill. Able to travel across Trust sites to met the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Designated Nursing Officer trained, Advanced life Support Fire response training
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at Band 6 level
- Experience of medical nursing
- HR management
- Current knowledge of professional developments. Managing change and service improvement. Knowledge of care quality agenda and its implications for nursing.
Desirable
- Working in an acute hospital setting
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of CDDFT discharge process
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered NurseENB 998 (or equivalent)Nursing Degree or working towards or equivalent experience at band 6/7.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skill. Able to travel across Trust sites to met the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Designated Nursing Officer trained, Advanced life Support Fire response training
Statutory Registration
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
