Bed Manager/Discharge Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a motivated and dynamic nurse to join their leadership team as a Forensic Bed Manager and Discharge Coordinator. This role is pivotal in managing admissions and discharges for patients within forensic services, requiring strong clinical expertise and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess the autonomy to make critical decisions. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture, this organization values diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from all community sections. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant clinical experience required at Band 6 level.
• Strong knowledge of Mental Health Legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage admissions and discharges for a diverse patient population.
• Facilitate critical discussions within forensic services.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Mental Health Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Networking Skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Band 6 Experience

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4bb6c359d792

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million residents, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The position involves predominantly 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 role requires excellent judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to manage admissions and discharges for a diverse patient population within forensic services on local, regional, and national levels.

The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience at Band 6, be a Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, and possess strong knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. Autonomy in decision-making, effective communication skills, including negotiation and persuasion, and the ability to facilitate critical admission and discharge discussions are essential. The candidate should also have excellent networking skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines within the organization and the wider Forensic Network.

*Interviews will be held in June 2025.*

For contact details, refer to the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We foster an inclusive culture and are proud of our diverse workforce.

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