Bed Manager

Gloucestershire Health and Care; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Bed Management professional to support bed allocation across Mental Health and Learning Disability inpatient services in Gloucester. The role involves independent clinical decisions and ensuring timely discharges.

You will collaborate with senior management, social care and healthcare partners, and contribute to service improvements while upholding patient safety and care standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience/training/knowledge relevant to position.
• Registered RMN/RNLD or Allied Health Professional.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive clinical experience in mental health services.
• Experience managing conflicting priorities and high-stress situations.
• Experience using management information in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Bed Management Lead in bed allocation across Mental Health and LD inpatient services.
• Make key clinical decisions when operating independently.
• Find the most appropriate placement for patients.
• Maintain accurate management and recording of Delayed Transfer of Care.
• Ensure single sex accommodation standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with senior management and external partners for authorisations.
• Act as expert advisor on complex admission and discharge planning.

Skills

Bed management

Clinical decision-making

Discharge planning

Education

Degree or equivalent experience/training/knowledge relevant to position

Registered RMN/RNLD or Allied Health Professional

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Main area mental health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12.5 hours for 3 days per week) Job ref 327-26-866

Site Wotton Lawn Hospital Town Gloucester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county .

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care . We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you ’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and w e are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality team s in all areas of the Trust .

Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.

It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .

Job overview

This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are 37.5 hours per week.

To support the Bed Management Lead in the management of bed allocation across Mental Health and Learning Disability Inpatient Services in line with Trust procedures and national guidance.

To be responsible in making key clinical decisions when operating independently.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Bed Management Lead in the management of bed allocation across Mental Health and Learning Disability Inpatient Services in line with Trust procedures and national guidance.
• To be responsible in making key clinical decisions when operating independently.
• To be key in finding the most appropriate placement for patients.
• To be responsible for the accurate management and recording of Delayed Transfer of Care
• To ensure that single sex accommodation standards are maintained, clearly defining when a breach of the standards is required.
• To ensure that the patient experience is to a high standard and in line with Trust values.
• To actively liaise with Senior Management, Adult Social Care and ICB’s in seeking authorisation for OOA placements, Complex PoC, NHSE Commissioned Beds and Secure Patient Transport.
• To act as an expert to provide specialist advice in relation to all issues involving complex admission and discharge planning to ensure the continuity of care for patients.
• Develop protocols for own work and propose policy or service changes in own area.
• To ensure that patients are discharged when medically fit with minimal complications to the process.
• To undertake designated project work as and when need arises.

Working for our organisation

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for Day-to-Day Management of MH and LD beds in Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts across the 7 days a week service.
• To work across all MH and LD inpatient settings within the Trust.
• Communicate widely at all levels within and outside of the Trust, specifically; MH Inpatient and Urgent Care Services, ICB and ASC, as required in relation to complex admission and discharge.
• Anticipate the demand on all hospital resources in relation to bed management and co-ordinate accordingly.
• Oversee patient discharge practice and act as an expert advisor across all inpatient units in the Trust.
• Deliver designated project work directly related to key directorate agendas.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience/training/knowledge relevant to position.
• Registered Professional – RMN/RNLD or Allied Health Professional
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Extensive experience in a clinical role within mental health services and understanding of Mental Health Legislation
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities and high stress situations
• Significant experience of using management information in a clinical environment Understanding of clinical and operational processes within the NHS, the public sector or health setting

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours
• Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities
• Recognition and long service awards
• Fast Track physiotherapy
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role. We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

Good luck with your application.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.