Job summaryYou must be a person who is capable of leading, inspiring and developing the patient flow and complex discharge workforces to continuously drive standards of patient flow and discharge, ensuring there is a patient centred approach that is safe and effective.You will provide strategic leadership, vision and direction for Patient Flow. In addition, you will contribute to the development and delivery of the strategy for flow and escalation within the Trust.You will provide both day to day operational leadership of hospital flow and lead on the implementation of national policy for all issues related to patient flow, ensuring that policies and procedures are developed to deliver effective bed management processes and discharge across the hospital.Working collaboratively with the Divisional teams, you will provide assurance that robust systems for site and patient flow are in place and that quality patient led services are delivered consistently.Main duties of the jobFor more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.About usStretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the role:We are looking for an established Operational Manager to work in collaboration with internal and external system partners to deliver the Trust's operational priorities in relation to safe patient placement, timely flow, site management and emergency planning.Working closely with internal Divisional colleagues and external partners, you will operationally manage acute flow ensuring Trust bed resources are used to maximum efficiency whilst ensuring safety, quality and capacity is delivered.In conjunction with the Director of Operations, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership support to the clinical site co-ordinator team and lead the implementation of a wide range of initiatives related to safe patient flow and effective discharge and ensure the support and coordination of patient services to the hospital 24/7Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and On-CallInterview Date: To be confirmedFor further information please contact: Nicol Cleverdon, Director Of Operations Support Manager on 01271 311598 nicol.cleverdon@nhs.netAs an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.BenefitsWe will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.Person SpecificationGeneral RequirementsEssentialSee job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job descriptionDesirableSee job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job descriptionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorth Devon District HospitalRaleigh ParkBarnstapleDevonEX31 4JBEmployer's websitehttps://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)