We are looking for a Flow Matron to join our Community Hospital Bed Management team on a 12-month secondment basis.
This role is part of the Community Hospitals Bed Management Team. You will be responsible for the timely, appropriate and safe flow through and discharging of patients from the community hospitals across Kent.
You will be responsible for the flow improvement plan for the Trust and will work closely with the Bed Management Team Lead and Community Hospital Matrons.
Main duties of the job
You will liaise with acute hospitals, community hospitals, local authorities and social and health service colleagues in order to promote excellent multi-disciplinary working to achieve effective flow of patients between care settings to enable the most appropriate patient-centred care for patients.
The base can be flexible but you will need to occasionally travel to community hospital sites when required.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study
Desirable
PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Working towards Master level study
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Experience of leading and managing teams Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ Rio)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills Highly developed facilitation skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trinity House/Home
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
This role is part of the Community Hospitals Bed Management Team. You will be responsible for the timely, appropriate and safe flow through and discharging of patients from the community hospitals across Kent.
You will be responsible for the flow improvement plan for the Trust and will work closely with the Bed Management Team Lead and Community Hospital Matrons.
Main duties of the job
You will liaise with acute hospitals, community hospitals, local authorities and social and health service colleagues in order to promote excellent multi-disciplinary working to achieve effective flow of patients between care settings to enable the most appropriate patient-centred care for patients.
The base can be flexible but you will need to occasionally travel to community hospital sites when required.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, and excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study
Desirable
PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Working towards Master level study
EXPERIENCE
Essential
Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Experience of leading and managing teams Experience of developing policy and service development plans with practical experience of change management. Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ Rio)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills Highly developed facilitation skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential
Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
Employer details
Employer name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trinity House/Home
Ashford
TN25 4AZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
