Rotational Bed Management & Complex Discharge Sister

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Complex discharge Main Duties Identify complex discharges, liaise with the MDT and external agencies to achieve timely discharges or transfer from the trust, and escalate any potential issues as appropriate. Establishing patient pathways between primary, community, intermediate and secondary care services, to expedite timely discharge and improve patient flow throughout the trust.

Bed management Main duties Providing effective bed management across the Trust for both NHS adult and CYP patients ensuring the seamless flow of patients through the Trust. To work with the Senior Theatre management team ensuring effective communication of TCI/Theatre lists by attending the daily theatre huddle. Please see JD for full listing

Job responsibilities

Complex discharge Main Duties Identify complex discharges, liaise with the MDT and external agencies to achieve timely discharges or transfer from the trust, and escalate any potential issues as appropriate. Establishing patient pathways between primary, community, intermediate and secondary care services, to expedite timely discharge and improve patient flow throughout the trust.

Bed management Main duties Providing effective bed management across the Trust for both NHS adult and CYP patients ensuring the seamless flow of patients through the Trust. To work with the Senior Theatre management team ensuring effective communication of TCI/Theatre lists by attending the daily theatre huddle.

Please see JD for full listing Person Specification knowledge and training Essential minimum of 2 years within an NHS setting as senior B5 level Recent experience in discharge planning or bed management/flow Knowledge of discharge planning and issues that affect complex discharges Desirable experience of working with patients with a cognitive impairment communication and relationship skills Essential able to organise self and prioritse Ability to meet deadlines, organise work and self motiviated Good report writing skills Desirable Leadership experience Analytical and judgment skills Essential Ability to exercise own initiaitve and work indepednently problem solving and liaison skills Ability to work in partnership with stakeholders Desirable Teaching experience Person Specification knowledge and training Essential minimum of 2 years within an NHS setting as senior B5 level Recent experience in discharge planning or bed management/flow Knowledge of discharge planning and issues that affect complex discharges Desirable experience of working with patients with a cognitive impairment communication and relationship skills Essential able to organise self and prioritse Ability to meet deadlines, organise work and self motiviated Good report writing skills Desirable Leadership experience Analytical and judgment skills Essential Ability to exercise own initiaitve and work indepednently problem solving and liaison skills Ability to work in partnership with stakeholders Desirable Teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).