An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative individual to join the Hospital 24-7 team as a Band 7 Hospital Coordinator. The individual must be a first level registered General Nurse/ODP with the ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and management experience. They will work towards being responsible for management of the patient transfers and emergency admissions process, safe and appropriate patient placement, and in partnership with other members of the Trust, the achievement of related Trust targets. Responsibility for the operational management of the Trusts Out of Hours service.

Main duties of the job

To undertake patient assessment, advising on immediate care, or referral for medical intervention, as coordinator of the Hospital at Night team, ensuring prompt and effective management of patients. To undertake a wide range of advanced clinical interventions, which includes administering medication under Patient Group Directions, and providing Advanced Life Support. To support staff in the management and care of critically ill / highly dependant patients, within the ward environment. To monitor bed occupancy across the trust as a whole. To co-ordinate and assess the transfer of patients through the inpatient system to allow for sufficient capacity and safe placement of emergency admissions. The immediate co-ordination and first line management of the trusts emergency response to Fire, Major Incidents, Security Alerts, and other critical incidents. Liaising with on call manager / neighbouring trusts / external agencies as required.

About us

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job description for further detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Inclusive
• Making a Difference
• Patient centred
• Accountable
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills with a diverse range of individuals
• Team player
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly
• Reliable
• Ability to support staff as a senior nurse or ODP
• Treat hospital information confidential

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or Registered ODP
• Demonstrable experience at Band 7 or equivalent experience
• On-going, professional development
• ALS trained

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in Cardio-thoracic care.
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Clinical examination qualification
• Clinical diagnostics qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership experience at Band 7 Registered Nurse Degree in nursing or ODP management and leadership experience
• Reputation for setting and maintaining high standards of nursing care
• Ability to deal with complex and challenging situations
• Evidence of ability to manage change effectively
• Ability to supervise and develop staff
• Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
• Ability to deal with sensitive and contentious issues in a professional manner.
• Knowledge and application of current professional issues

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool heart and chest hospital

Thomas drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

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