Job overview
The Rugby site team comprises of experienced and skilled band 6 nurses who maintain both patient and site safety.
The team manage the flow of patients being transferred from the UH site for medical rehabilitation or Rugby medical patients awaiting discharge planning.
The clinical site coordinator is the bleep holder for the site both day and night utilising ILS/ALS skills as part of the emergency response team, attending both medical alerts and cardiac arrests within the hospital.
During the night the clinical site coordinator supports the SHO with assessment of deteriorating patients and will perform appropriate interventions to maintain/improve the welfare of patients within the hospital.
They also respond to all fire alarm activations and security alerts throughout daytime and nighttime hours and are a point of initial escalation for nursing staff providing advice and support.
The clinical site coordinator ensures safe staffing and escalates all concerns to the appropriate matron in hours. Out of hours they manage staff shortages escalating to the CSM at UH for support when necessary.
The post is both days and nights as necessary.
Main duties of the job
1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
2. Attend all emergencies as part of the cardiac arrest team utilising ILS/ALS skills and providing senior leadership and support.
3. During the night shift, supports medical SHO with clinical assessment of patients and provision of advanced nursing interventions to maintain and improve the health and welfare of patients in all areas of the hospital.
4. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
5. Ensures safe staffing levels across the site escalating shortages to the appropriate matron. Acts on any shortages out of hours caused by acute sickness.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
6. Capacity and flow management as per standard work document, escalating to the clinical site manager at University Hospital as required.
7. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data is available.
8. Initially manages safety incidents and unexpected events on site, such as fire and security alerts, ensuring staff, patient and visitor safety at all times escalating to clinical site manager as necessary.
9. Be the point of contact for Security Police, and other official bodies attending the hospital out of hours acting in a liaison capacity escalating as required. To be the point of contact for the eviction process if required with the relevant training and guidance in line with the Criminal Justice and Immigration ACT (2008).
10. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
11. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
12. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Escalating any issues.
13. Manage escalations from ward and act as a resource for all staff.
14. Out of hours pharmacy dispensing and any other hospital bleep duties as appropriate.
15. Assist Site coordinator with service development through audit, benchmarking and continual personal development.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
see supporting documents
Desirable
see supporting documents
Experience
Essential
see supporting documents
Desirable
see supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
see supporting documents
Desirable
see supporting documents
Skills
Essential
see supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
Hospital of St Cross
Barby Road Rugby CV22 5PX
Rugby
CV22 5PX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-AC-B6-6952921 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Rugby site team comprises of experienced and skilled band 6 nurses who maintain both patient and site safety.
The team manage the flow of patients being transferred from the UH site for medical rehabilitation or Rugby medical patients awaiting discharge planning.
The clinical site coordinator is the bleep holder for the site both day and night utilising ILS/ALS skills as part of the emergency response team, attending both medical alerts and cardiac arrests within the hospital.
During the night the clinical site coordinator supports the SHO with assessment of deteriorating patients and will perform appropriate interventions to maintain/improve the welfare of patients within the hospital.
They also respond to all fire alarm activations and security alerts throughout daytime and nighttime hours and are a point of initial escalation for nursing staff providing advice and support.
The clinical site coordinator ensures safe staffing and escalates all concerns to the appropriate matron in hours. Out of hours they manage staff shortages escalating to the CSM at UH for support when necessary.
The post is both days and nights as necessary.
Main duties of the job
1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
2. Attend all emergencies as part of the cardiac arrest team utilising ILS/ALS skills and providing senior leadership and support.
3. During the night shift, supports medical SHO with clinical assessment of patients and provision of advanced nursing interventions to maintain and improve the health and welfare of patients in all areas of the hospital.
4. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
5. Ensures safe staffing levels across the site escalating shortages to the appropriate matron. Acts on any shortages out of hours caused by acute sickness.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
6. Capacity and flow management as per standard work document, escalating to the clinical site manager at University Hospital as required.
7. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data is available.
8. Initially manages safety incidents and unexpected events on site, such as fire and security alerts, ensuring staff, patient and visitor safety at all times escalating to clinical site manager as necessary.
9. Be the point of contact for Security Police, and other official bodies attending the hospital out of hours acting in a liaison capacity escalating as required. To be the point of contact for the eviction process if required with the relevant training and guidance in line with the Criminal Justice and Immigration ACT (2008).
10. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
11. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
12. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. Escalating any issues.
13. Manage escalations from ward and act as a resource for all staff.
14. Out of hours pharmacy dispensing and any other hospital bleep duties as appropriate.
15. Assist Site coordinator with service development through audit, benchmarking and continual personal development.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
see supporting documents
Desirable
see supporting documents
Experience
Essential
see supporting documents
Desirable
see supporting documents
Knowledge
Essential
see supporting documents
Desirable
see supporting documents
Skills
Essential
see supporting documents
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
Hospital of St Cross
Barby Road Rugby CV22 5PX
Rugby
CV22 5PX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
218-AC-B6-6952921 #J-18808-Ljbffr
