Night Admissions Navigator - Acute Psychiatric Beds

Kent PLC; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an Out of Hours Bed Manager to coordinate admissions into Acute Psychiatric beds across Kent and Medway, from 8pm to 8:30am, seven days a week.

You will lead the overnight admission process, collaborate with community teams and other providers, mentor staff, and support the General Manager to meet performance outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply to join our UECCC team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the urgent and emergency admission process at night, ensuring smooth transitions for patients needing acute care.
• Collaborate with community colleagues and external providers to streamline patient pathways.
• Facilitate multi-professional conference calls to expedite admission planning and overcome system challenges.
• Mentor, educate, and develop staff to ensure high-quality patient flow; serve as a key UECCC team member.
• Support General Manager/Service Manager to deliver agreed KPIs.
• Follow discharge processes and take referrals for admissions.
• Handle escalation calls from other Trusts.
• Participate in needs-led admission protocols considering priorities.
• Ensure an on-call Consultant is available for advice during out-of-hours.
• Ensure accurate admission data is collected and verified.
• Participate in or lead patient flow conference calls.
• Provide expert advice on admission and least restrictive options.

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an Out of Hours Bed Manager to coordinate admissions into Acute Psychiatric beds across Kent and Medway, from 8pm to 8:30am, seven days a week.

You will lead the overnight admission process, collaborate with community teams and other providers, mentor staff, and support the General Manager to meet performance outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply to join our UECCC team.