Job summary
- Job Role: Grade 4 Staff Nurse to Grade 5 development opportunity for a Bed Manager within the Hospital setting to support our Operations Team.
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours 7 days per week cover, Early and Late shifts including Long Days.
Are you a proactive and organised professional with a passion for efficient operations? We are offering a unique development opportunity for a Grade 4 Staff Nurse into a Grade 5 role in Bed Management within our hospital setting. As a key part of the Operational Team, this role will directly support the effective and seamless coordination of patient flow across the hospital, ensuring the highest quality of care and service delivery.
The successful candidate will be motivated, have strong organisational skills and experience in patient flow or bed management. You should have:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in electronic health systems (experience with Maxims is advantageous).
- Knowledge of infection control guidelines and commitment to maintaining safe patient environments.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to service excellence.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in patient flow or bed management.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth within bed management, providing a pathway from Grade 4 to Grade 5 in a supportive and dynamic team environment.
Main duties of the job
This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. You will plan and deliver an effective and competent level of care, be fully aware of the needs of the patients and drive a high standard of patient care.
You will be required to support and deputise for the ward sister/charge nurse, by taking charge of the clinical area, ensuring excellent nursing care provision and the effective management of staff. Supervision, support and mentoring of junior staff, students and HCAs will be expected within the purpose of the role.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across own and other departments to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleagues, patients, and relatives.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west
coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The
island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40
daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive
society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life
balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm
summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since
1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The
Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax
system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship
with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international
relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British
citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel
Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality
healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The
NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and
Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be
provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Complies with all legislative, HCS policy, procedures and professional practices are in line with professional codes and statutory responsibilities. Ensures confidentiality is adhered to in accordance with professional codes of practice and will abide by the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018.
- Participates in process of appraisal alongside appraisee. Keeps fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and shares clinical knowledge and experience.
- Co-ordinates the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care. Maintains contemporaneous nursing records of care delivered via digital and non-digital systems.
- Follows Health and Safety policy and procedures within the clinical environment including COSHH, fire and safe handling. May be required to participate in the audit process within the clinical area.
- Participates in the budget management of the area by using resources wisely which in turn leads to a value for money culture. When required, maintains the E-Roster ensuring that there is effective and safe staffing for the department, which may include redeployment of staff through the organisation. Ensures accuracy in the Safecare acuity tool when reporting daily activity
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Complies with all legislative, HCS policy, procedures and professional practices are in line with professional codes and statutory responsibilities. Ensures confidentiality is adhered to in accordance with professional codes of practice and will abide by the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018.
- Participates in process of appraisal alongside appraisee. Keeps fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and shares clinical knowledge and experience.
- Co-ordinates the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care. Maintains contemporaneous nursing records of care delivered via digital and non-digital systems.
- Follows Health and Safety policy and procedures within the clinical environment including COSHH, fire and safe handling. May be required to participate in the audit process within the clinical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Complies with all legislative, HCS policy, procedures and professional practices are in line with professional codes and statutory responsibilities. Ensures confidentiality is adhered to in accordance with professional codes of practice and will abide by the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018.
- Participates in process of appraisal alongside appraisee. Keeps fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and shares clinical knowledge and experience.
- Co-ordinates the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care. Maintains contemporaneous nursing records of care delivered via digital and non-digital systems.
- Follows Health and Safety policy and procedures within the clinical environment including COSHH, fire and safe handling. May be required to participate in the audit process within the clinical area.
- Participates in the budget management of the area by using resources wisely which in turn leads to a value for money culture. When required, maintains the E-Roster ensuring that there is effective and safe staffing for the department, which may include redeployment of staff through the organisation. Ensures accuracy in the Safecare acuity tool when reporting daily activity
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers, and colleagues.
- Complies with all legislative, HCS policy, procedures and professional practices are in line with professional codes and statutory responsibilities. Ensures confidentiality is adhered to in accordance with professional codes of practice and will abide by the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018.
- Participates in process of appraisal alongside appraisee. Keeps fully up to date with developments within own professional discipline and maintain an awareness of developments in clinical and nursing practice and shares clinical knowledge and experience.
- Co-ordinates the care for specified individual patients or patient groups by consistently compiling care plans which meet identified treatment goals resulting in high quality patient care. Maintains contemporaneous nursing records of care delivered via digital and non-digital systems.
- Follows Health and Safety policy and procedures within the clinical environment including COSHH, fire and safe handling. May be required to participate in the audit process within the clinical area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
- Basic life support
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisor preparation study day
- DipHE
- Degree level study in nursing/midwifery or equivalent area.
- Immediate life support
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
- Basic life support
Desirable
- Evidence of supervisor preparation study day
- DipHE
- Degree level study in nursing/midwifery or equivalent area.
- Immediate life support
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)