Bed Manager: Optimize Patient Flow & Discharges

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Maidstone seeks a Bed Manager to optimize patient flow and manage bed availability. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions and liaising with clinical teams to ensure effective communication. The role requires a registered health professional with project management training and significant experience. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration) / relevant experience in health improvement environment.
• Evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6.
• Working towards Master level study.

Responsibilities

• Address challenges related to bed availability and optimize patient flow.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and internal transfers.
• Liaising with clinical teams to ensure effective communication.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Health-related degree

Registered health care professional

PRINCE 2 or project management training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A community health service provider in Maidstone seeks a Bed Manager to optimize patient flow and manage bed availability. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions and liaising with clinical teams to ensure effective communication. The role requires a registered health professional with project management training and significant experience. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 annually.