Clinical Bed Manager

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Clinical Bed Manager to oversee clinical triage and manage bed allocations within inpatient services. The ideal candidate must be a registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in crisis management and MDT working. Responsibilities include facilitating admissions and discharges in collaboration with inpatient wards. A mentorship qualification and experience in various clinical areas are desirable. This position provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to improving mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of post qualification study and personal development.
• Experience in Crisis and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical triage duties as Clinical Bed Manager.
• Manage bed allocation and admissions, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Support colleagues and attend clinical meetings for patient discharge.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Crisis Management

Professional Leadership

MDT Working

Mental Health Act Knowledge

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Mentorship Qualification

Job description

Job Summary

It's a very exciting time to join us in Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) as we continue our journey of improving and investing in our inpatient and community services as well as supporting and developing our staff.

Responsibilities

• Work as the allocated Clinical Bed Manager in the central service office within a shift system that covers 7 days per week, undertaking all clinical triage duties or working directly into allocated localities to support ward based MDTs with complex individuals.
• Ensure appropriate bed allocation in the most suitable clinical environment in collaboration with inpatient wards, taking into consideration capacity, acuity and ward staffing challenges.
• Seek permissions and source an Out of Trust/Out of Area inpatient bed where necessary, minimising patient stay and repatriating the patient back to an NSFT bed at the earliest safe opportunity.
• Facilitate all admissions, early discharges and transfers (including step-up and step-down from PICU) across NSFT wards and related Out of Trust/Out of Area provider inpatient facilities.
• Provide support and cover for colleagues within the team, including Discharge Coordinators and the Out of Area Case Manager role.
• Attend Locality and Trust-wide Flow Meetings as well as clinical meetings including Ward Rounds, MDT meetings, S117 and other Discharge Planning Meetings.

Person Specification – Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent Mental Health professional qualification.
• Evidence of post qualification study and personal development.
• An appropriate level of post qualified experience to postgraduate level.
• Experience of Crisis and Risk Management.
• Experience of providing professional leadership within clinical services.
• MDT working.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act.
• Working knowledge of policies that affect practice and ensure that these are adhered to in the sphere of responsibility.

Desirable

• Mentorship Qualification.
• Experience of variety of clinical areas, e.g. inpatient and/or community teams, older people, CAMHS, working age adults.
• Knowledge of data systems and IT.

Employer Details

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Hellesdon Hospital Norwich

Drayton High Rd, Norwich NR6 6QA