Job overview

GMMH Bed management and Patient Flow team aim to promote effective patient flow based on individual service users care pathways whilst ensuring least restrictive practice and optimising lengths of stay.

The band 3 bed coordinators are expected to provide administrative  support to  a senior band 7 clinician over  a 24/7 period to ensure that all requests for admission are dealt with in a timely and professional manager

The role involves working shifts over a 24/7 hour period which includes some night work  in a fast and busy environment and the team are looking for an individual who can work well under pressure ,shows  initiative  and is solution focused.

The post holder will also coordinate calls for on call psychiatry between 5pm and 9am for the 2nd line on call doctor. They will log all calls, contact the 2nd on call with work requests or leave a message if the on call is busy and make contact when available. Maintain a log of all requests accessible for each division that will support the 2nd on call doctor prioritise workloads.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join  the GMMH Patient Flow and Bed Management Team based at Old Trust HQ , Prestwich hospital  

The post holder will

- perform the administrative function of the coordination of all admissions and discharges to and from inpatient areas including OAPs and will be supported by a senior practitioner at all times

- be responsible for liaising with all Inpatient Units to identify capacity, arrange admissions and book transport to facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers as required in line with GMMH Policy and Procedures.

The team manages admissions and discharges across the GMMH footprint in a fast and busy environment . The successful candidate will be required to work well under pressure  and be able to think on their feet . The team works over a 24/7 shift pattern so a commitment to shift work over 7 days including nights is required.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.