Night Manager

As a night manager at Imperial Trust, you are the guardian of the hospital during the twilight hours. Imagine leading a dedicated team of night staff, including nurses and administrative personnel, ensuring they have everything they need to provide exceptional care. Your role is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of patient care that Imperial Trust is known for.

Main duties of the job

A night manager at a hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the facility during nighttime hours. They oversee the hospital staff on duty, including nurses, administrative personnel, and support staff, to ensure they have the resources and support needed to perform their tasks effectively. The night manager ensures that patient care is maintained at a high standard, addressing any issues or emergencies that arise, and coordinating with medical staff. They handle any emergencies or critical situations that occur during the night, including medical emergencies, security issues, and facility problems.

In addition to these responsibilities, the night manager manages administrative duties such as updating patient records, handling admissions and discharges, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures. They act as the main point of contact for any issues that arise during the night, communicating with day staff to ensure a smooth transition between shifts, and providing reports on any significant events or issues. Ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, and the facility is also a key part of their role, which involves monitoring security systems, conducting regular checks, and addressing any safety concerns.

Overall, the night manager ensures that the hospital operates efficiently and safely during nighttime hours, providing essential leadership and support to the night staff.

Job responsibilities

As a Night Manager at Imperial Trust, you will be responsible for overseeing the hospital's operations during nighttime hours. Your key duties include supervising the night staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, and addressing any emergencies or issues that arise. You will manage administrative tasks such as updating patient records and handling admissions and discharges and ensure the safety and security of the hospital by monitoring security systems and conducting regular checks. Your leadership and support will be crucial in maintaining efficient and safe hospital operations throughout the night. Each night, the night manager meets with supervisors for both Domestic and Porter services at the Porters lodge or designated area. They report to the Site Practitioner on each site either in person or via telephone. If necessary, they sign out a Hotel Services vehicle to travel to other hospitals from St Mary’s Hospital. The night manager walks the hospital sites with supervisors to ensure duties are being carried out safely and effectively. They assist Service Managers with Return to Work processes, PDRs, Accident Investigations, and other similar HR functions. Additionally, they handle any other reasonable management requests as they arise. The night manager is responsible for overseeing approximately 60 workers across three hospitals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience managing a team previously

Desirable

• NHS experience
• Previous experience doing night management

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Managers certificate

Employer details

Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address
The Bays
S Wharf Road
London
W2 1NY

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