Overview
In this role you will oversee the Acute Care Pathway (ACP) bed capacity, guiding out-of-hours operations and leading bed-management discussions across key units. You will drive discharge planning, identify barriers, and push for timely transfers while coordinating with psychiatry teams, Home Treatment Teams, and Recovery Hubs. Your leadership will support safe alternatives to admission and optimize patient flow within a values-driven Trust. This is an opportunity to shape capacity and care pathways during a critical, cross-site period.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- career development
- positive welcoming environment
- inclusive culture
- opportunities for progression
- benefits package (as stated)
Responsibilities
- Maintain ACP bed operation and capacity during OOH periods, prioritising by clinical need and system pressures
- Lead bed-management meetings, including weekends/Bank Holidays, at an operational level
- Ensure discharge plans are in place for same-day and upcoming days, and identify barriers with time-bound actions
- Liaise with senior psychiatry staff, HTT and IRH to review early discharges, step-downs and admission alternatives
- Oversee clarity of Purpose of Admission and ensure alternatives are explored
- Manage bed stock reserve at OOH periods and reconstitute reserves when possible
- Support Assessing and Triage services in finding admission alternatives
- Collaborate with external stakeholders and represent Trust values to staff and patients
Key requirements
- Registered General or Mental Health Nurse
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in relevant area
- Experience in risk management within a service and nursing leadership
- Ability to lead, motivate and hold staff to account for quality of care
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure
- Experience in discharge planning and flow management
- Out of Hours co-ordination and bed management experience
- Proficiency with RIO and Excel
- Knowledge of London Compact Agreement and Clinical Prioritisation framework (desirable)
- Listening
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- RIO (patient electronic record system)
- Excel
- Clinical prioritisation framework knowledge (desirable)
Acute Care Pathway Coordinator - Senior Bed Manager in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
