Bed Manager (RMN)

Cygnet; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health services provider is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their team in London. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, managing patient admissions, and leading clinical improvements. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, skilled in leadership, and committed to enhancing patient outcomes.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free parking

RCNi membership

Bespoke career pathways

Qualifications

• Experienced in inpatient settings, preferably acute or PICU.
• Well-informed about the Mental Health Act 1983 and current nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide highest standard of nursing care and manage acute/PICU referrals.
• Make admission decisions and ensure effective referral process.
• Conduct audits and develop action plans for clinical service.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Audit conducting

Compassionate care

Patient monitoring

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Responsibilities

1. Provide the highest standard of nursing care & be a role model to junior staff
2. Responsible for the effective management of all acute/PICU referrals
3. Carrying the delegated authority of the Hospital Manager and Clinical Manager for the referral process from receipt to admission decision
4. Make admission decisions (approval for acceptance or rejection) in coordination with the Hospital Manager/Clinical Manager/On-Call Manager
5. Ensure preliminary screening occurs immediately and additional information required for admission decision is requested and obtained promptly
6. Review ward capacity to manage admissions objectively
7. Complete the Referral Assessment Screening Score (RASS) and present clinical information using SBARD for decision-making
8. Process all referrals and make decisions within 1 hour of receipt

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Most sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• RCNi membership
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You are…

• Committed to improving all aspects of clinical service provision
• Experienced in inpatient settings, preferably acute or PICU
• Skilled in managing change, leadership, motivating & developing others
• Open, compassionate, honest & resilient
• Adept at conducting audits, developing, following-up & ensuring completion of action plans
• Well-informed about the Mental Health Act 1983 & current nursing practices
• Focused on patient recovery, monitoring, managing & reducing risk

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.