Surgical Manager

Job Share: 18.75 hours per week

Only open to internal MPFT applicants with experience of site management.

We are looking to recruit a Lead Site Manager at our St Georges Hospital in Stafford. As Lead Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring a level of senior nurse leadership across the St Georges site, both in and out of hours, which will meet the required standards agreed by the Safe Staffing Group led by the Director of Nursing.

You will be working under the direction and support of the In-patient Services Modern Matrons for Mental Health and in conjunction with the Senior Inpatient Nurse Managers from the Specialist Services Division. The Lead Site Manager/Hospital Coordinator is responsible for:

• Providing highly specialist advice regarding the management of patients during emergencies and advising on appropriate course(s) of action to de-escalate and/or manage the patient in line with risk and care plans.
• Ongoing accurate collation and evaluation of Safe Staffing data and presentation of this data to the Safe Staffing Group chaired by the Director of Nursing.
• Being the accountable and responsible lead specialist for the site manager/Hospital Coordinator function.
• Working in partnership with wards, CRHT, and external agencies to manage bed pressures and provide relevant information to influence decisions regarding out of area placements, Ministry of Defence beds, repatriation, and internal bed transfer arrangements.
• Collaborating with Ward Managers, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT), Community Teams, and external organisations to ensure adherence to Trust-wide Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, providing specialist knowledge and guidance to further develop and update these policies and procedures.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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