Clinical Operations Manager

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NHS Scotland NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a (Clinical Operations Manager) within our 2 Acute Hospitals (AYR Base).

Hours

36 hours, 12.5 Hour shifts, Rotational 24/7 1 x 36 hours post 1 x 24 hours post This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse on Part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register with considerable relevant acute experience for the post of Clinical Operations Manager. This post has a rotational shift pattern. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly and co-operate with teams within the challenges of acute health and other settings. You will be able to:

• Manage the day to day aspects of in-patient bed allocation
• Actively involved in the co-ordination and development of a strategic and operational framework for bed management which has implications for the service.
• Establish and maintain excellent communications with all staff within each site to support maximum bed management efficiency.
• Provide a service that ensures effective, efficient and responsive patient flow from the Emergency Departments to the Combined Assessment Unit and other Receiving Wards, and on to appropriate specialties.
• To effectively deal with area closures ensuring that impact on patient services is not compromised.
• Adhere to NHS Ayrshire & Arran bed management policies

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Extensive experience at Band 6 Level in an acute setting
• Educated to degree level or equivalent post registration experience
• Flow experience ,Extended skills i.e IV cannulation , IV administration, ALS Provider
• NMC Registration Part 1 – Part 12
• Proven team working skills

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

(David Thomson CNM Emergency Care Ext 27739 david.thomson5@aapct.scot.nhs.uk)

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other requir