Rotational Bed Management & Complex Discharge Sister
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Stanmore, HA7 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The post holder will be required to manage and support bed management and complex discharge planning process at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospita...
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.
Complex discharge
- 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.
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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.
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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