University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Bed manager team in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

They will be responsible for managing both emergency and elective flow throughout our care group and will work closely with the ward and management teams. This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop as well as any existing bed managers, we are excited to support a successful candidate in learning and developing the skills required of the role and welcome them into our team.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone with clinical experience, ideally in a trauma and orthopaedic settingWe are looking for someone with problem solving skillsWe are looking for someone with good communication skillsWe are looking for someone to cover across Wednesday - Friday late and long day shifts to cover our service.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Extensive experience at band 5 or equivalent
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• IT Skills, experience of using excel and word packages and email

Desirable

• Proven management experience
• ECDL Courses

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Able to use initiative
• Able to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
• Ability to analyse and make sound clinical judgements
• Able to delegate
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Able to motivate and be a team player
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and to remain calm in a crisis

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• 1st level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learner in practice
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
• Educated to or working towards Degree level
• Educated to or working towards Degree level

Desirable

• Specialist qualification. Graduate.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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