Bed Manager/Discharge Coordinator

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Forensic Bed Manager and Discharge Coordinator. This unique role requires a dynamic nurse with strong clinical experience and knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. The successful candidate will manage admissions and discharges for patients within the forensic service, demonstrating excellent judgment and decision-making skills. The position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively within a diverse team, influencing and negotiating effectively during critical discussions. This is a chance to make a significant impact within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience required at Band 6 level.
• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions and discharges for a diverse patient group.
• Work independently and make autonomous decisions.

Skills

Clinical Experience at Band 6

Mental Health Legislation Knowledge

Effective Communication Skills

Networking and Collaborative Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Learning Disability Nurse

Job description

Job Opportunity: Forensic Bed Manager and Discharge Coordinator

NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide a range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The shift pattern for this role is predominantly during clinical hours, with potential shift work to meet service needs.

We are seeking a motivated, dynamic, and solutions-focused nurse to join the DFMHLD Senior Leadership Team as a Forensic Bed Manager and Discharge Coordinator. This unique role involves using excellent judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to manage admissions and discharges for a diverse patient group within the forensic service on local, regional, and national levels.

The ideal candidate should have significant competent clinical experience at Band 6 level, be a Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, and possess excellent knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. The candidate must be able to work independently, make autonomous decisions, and demonstrate effective communication skills, including negotiation, influencing, and persuading, especially during admission and discharge discussions. Strong networking and collaborative skills are essential for working with other disciplines within the organization and across the wider Forensic Network.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in June 2025.

For informal contact, please reach out to Sarah Cosgrove, Interim Lead Nurse, at [e-mail] or call 0141 232 6400.

Further details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all community sections and promotes a culture of inclusion. We are proud of our diverse workforce.

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