Job summary
This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are 37.5 hours per week.

To support the Bed Management Lead in the management of bed allocation across Mental Health and Learning Disability Inpatient Services in line with Trust procedures and national guidance.

To be responsible in making key clinical decisions when operating independently.

Main duties of the job

• To support the Bed Management Lead in the management of bed allocation across Mental Health and Learning Disability Inpatient Services in line with Trust procedures and national guidance.
• To be responsible in making key clinical decisions when operating independently.
• To be key in finding the most appropriate placement for patients.
• To be responsible for the accurate management and recording of Delayed Transfer of Care.
• To ensure that single sex accommodation standards are maintained, clearly defining when a breach of the standards is required.
• To ensure that the patient experience is to a high standard and in line with Trust values.
• To actively liaise with Senior Management, Adult Social Care and ICB's in seeking authorisation for OOA placements, Complex PoC, NHSE Commissioned Beds and Secure Patient Transport.
• To act as an expert to provide specialist advice in relation to all issues involving complex admission and discharge planning to ensure the continuity of care for patients.
• Develop protocols for own work and propose policy or service changes in own area.
• To ensure that patients are discharged when medically fit with minimal complications to the process.
• To undertake designated project work as and when need arises.

About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

• 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Details
Date posted: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 327-26-866
Location: Wotton Lawn Hospital, Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3WL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for Day-to-Day Management of MH and LD beds in Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust.
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts across the 7 days a week service.
• To work across all MH and LD inpatient settings within the Trust.
• Communicate widely at all levels within and outside of the Trust, specifically; MH Inpatient and Urgent Care Services, ICB and ASC, as required in relation to complex admission and discharge.
• Anticipate the demand on all hospital resources in relation to bed management and co-ordinate accordingly.
• Oversee patient discharge practice and act as an expert advisor across all inpatient units in the Trust.
• Deliver designated project work directly related to key directorate agendas.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience/training/knowledge relevant to position.
• Registered Professional - RMN/RNLD or Allied Health Professional

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in a clinical role within mental health services and understanding of Mental Health Legislation
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities and high stress situations
• Significant experience of using management information in a clinical environment. Understanding of clinical and operational processes within the NHS, the public sector or health setting

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/

Contact
Bed Management Lead, Josh Bayle, josh.bayle1@nhs.net, 03004217990

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.