Rotational Bed Management & Complex Discharge Sister

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) NHS Trust is recruiting to enhance bed management and complex discharge planning across NHS adult wards and CYP in Stanmore. The post involves working closely with the Senior Sister to coordinate care and improve patient flow within a busy hospital environment.

The role includes a 3-month rotation to develop expertise in bed management and discharge processes, offering exposure to pinch points and flexible team work to deliver high-quality patient

Responsibilities

• Manage bed management and complex discharge processes.
• Coordinate with Senior Sister and NHS wards to ensure patient flow and timely discharges.
• Participate in a 3-month rotation to gain bed management and discharge skills.

Job description

The post holder will be required to manage and support bed management and complex discharge planning process at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team working closely with the Senior Sister ensuring they provide effective bed management and complex discharge planning across the NHS adult wards and CYP including management of the team.

A high degree of effective coordination, communication, networking and liaison will be required to establish and maintain good working relationships.

The post will undertake a 3-month rotation programme giving the individual an opportunity to gain both bed management and complex discharge skills and experience. This offers a flexible working environment for the team when dealing with critical ‘pinch’ points within bed management and complex discharge workload.

A high degree of effective coordination, communication, networking and liaison will be required to establish and maintain good working relationships.

The post will undertake a 3-month rotation programme giving the individual an opportunity to gain both bed management and complex discharge skills and experience. This offers a flexible working environment for the team when dealing with critical ‘pinch’ points within bed management and complex discharge workload.

At The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), We Are Committed To Achieving The Best Staff Experience In The NHS. In The 2023 NHS Staff Survey, We Proudly

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kelly Easton Job title: Matron for beds, complex discharge & social work Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02089095578

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