Bed Management & Flow Coordinator

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Bed Management & Flow Co-ordinator in Preston. The role involves coordinating patient placement within mental health services, working collaboratively with various healthcare providers. Candidates should have solid organizational and communication skills, along with relevant administrative experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 and requires a commitment to shifts over a 7-day service. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of administration of meetings, organizing, minute-taking, and document management.
• Previous secretarial experience in a Health Service environment.
• Knowledge of mental health problems and willingness to undergo further training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bed management for adult and older adult mental health services.
• Collaborate with local Acute Medical Hospitals.
• Work effectively as part of the team and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

IT skills (Database, Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint)

Excellent communication skills

Work independently or as part of a team

Education

Business Administration NVQ 3/RSA 3 or equivalent

Business Administration NVQ 4 or willingness to work towards

Job description

Job Summary

LSCFT Bed Management Team are looking to recruit a dynamic Bed Management & Flow Co-ordinator.

The post holder will work with all inpatient and community services within the adult and older adult mental health services to identify and place patients appropriately and timely, working to agreed protocols and procedures.

You will work as an integral member of the team, working in a rewarding and busy environment.

This interesting and varied role requires the post holder to be committed to teamwork, whilst also having the ability to work well on their own using their initiative based on knowledge and experience.

The Bed Management Team can be extremely busy and demanding, therefore the post holder must possess the ability to manage a variety of tasks and be able to prioritise accordingly.

You will be required to possess excellent communication skills and be expected to represent the service with professionalism when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

You will be expected to have proven organisational skills and a strong commitment to personal and professional development.

You will be expected to work shifts over a 7 day service.

It is also essential that you are able to work nights.

The post is initially based at Sceptre Point.

Main Duties

The post holder will work with all inpatient and community services within the adult and older adult mental health services to identify and place patients into beds appropriately and timely, working to agreed protocols and procedures.

The post holder will also work with local Acute Medical Hospitals.

The post holder will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy and coordinate his/her activities with the members of the Team in order that an efficient service is provided. The post holder will carry out the duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work and to assist the Team to maximise the most effective bed management service.

It is essential that the post holder exercises initiative commensurate with the role and it is vital that confidentiality is maintained at all times.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation. These principles are:

• Promote safe practices
• Value the aims of service users
• Work in partnership and offer meaningful choice
• Be optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change
• Value social inclusion

About Us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

Details

Date Posted: 15 January 2026

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full‑time

Reference Number: 351-CS2840-LW

Job Location(s): Sceptre Point, Preston, PR5 6AW

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Business Administration NVQ 3/RSA 3 or equivalent
• Business Administration NVQ 4 or willingness to work towards

Experience (Essential)

• Administration of meetings – organizing, minute‑taking, document management
• Previous secretarial experience
• Experience of working in a Health Service environment

Knowledge (Essential)

• Knowledge of people experiencing mental health problems
• Ability/willingness to undergo further training as necessary

Skills (Essential)

• IT skills (Database, Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint etc.)
• Excellent communication skills
• Work independently or as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Details

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Sceptre Point, Preston, PR5 6AW

Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/