Job summary Promote effective patient flow based on individual service users care pathways whilst ensuring least restrictive practice and optimizing lengths of stay and support the PCFT Trust wide goal to reduce out of area placements. To promote and facilitate timely admissions and discharges within inpatient unit through safe, timely and effective bed management as an integral part of the CPA process. To operate as a member of Inpatient Multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical expertise to facilitate safe discharge from the inpatient service. To liaise closely and effectively with key staff in other agencies HBTT, CMHT, EIT, Older people's services, LD and Rehabilitation Services etc to maximize safe and timely discharges To act as a resource to provide education, advice and support relating to all aspects of admissions and discharge planning and provide supervision and training as required to junior members and students of the PCFT Trust Wide Patient Flow Service. Participate in relevant PCFT Trust Wide Patient Flow meetings and provide cover as required for the Hub. The hub team will work shifts to provide cover 7 days per week. The post holder will chair the local bed management meetings and board rounds and keep accurate records. Main duties of the job Provide clinical expertise regarding admission and discharge criteria and ensure bed management policies and procedures are adhered to. Gatekeep all referrals to the inpatient services ensuring the least restrictive options are applied at all times to manage service users, complete required documentation and update service users' electronic clinical records as required. Work with referrers to ascertain any alternative to the requested admission. Work in conjunction with existing care coordinators to facilitate discharge. Develop links with housing provider services ensuring that procedures are implemented: for example homelessness. Attend CPA, MDT and Ward Round Meetings as required. Ensure inpatient CPA pathway is implemented for all service users, inpatient CPA care levels are reviewed and updated as appropriate and discharge CPA's including crisis plans are completed at point of discharged and communicated with key individuals in the absence of a care coordinator. Ensure KPI's, and relevant CQUIN and or CQC targets are completed and maintained. Undertake clinical assessments as necessary, including patients placed in other hospitals (NHS and private providers). Undertake assessments on service users in hospital who may benefit from early supported discharge and to explore this option with the MDT, service user and their carer where appropriate. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 311-B445-25 Job locations Trust Wide PCFT Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street Manchester BL9 7TD Job description Job responsibilities Act as a point of contact and co-ordinate admission to inpatient services. Act as chair for Bed Management meetings as required and maintain and share accurate records. Act as a chair for daily board rounds Liaise closely with Clinical Leads, Service Managers and Ward Manager re bed usage, barriers to discharge escalating areas of concern as appropriate. Attend MDT Ward Reviews to track service users progress, identify barriers to discharge and facilitate discharge as clinically indicated Work closely with Community Multi-disciplinary teams. Liaise closely with other hospitals and service providers regarding bed management issues. To carry a contact telephone during working hours and always be contactable, updating the wider Patient Flow Service throughout the shift To contribute to reviews of bed management procedure / policies. Provide written reports as necessary including but not limited to reports on delayed discharges, readmissions and out of area placements. Provide information to support responses to the ICB and others as is required. Be able to communicate effectively and fluently to other professionals and signpost where necessary. To maintain accurate on-line bed management records Job description Job responsibilities Act as a point of contact and co-ordinate admission to inpatient services. Act as chair for Bed Management meetings as required and maintain and share accurate records. Act as a chair for daily board rounds Liaise closely with Clinical Leads, Service Managers and Ward Manager re bed usage, barriers to discharge escalating areas of concern as appropriate. Attend MDT Ward Reviews to track service users progress, identify barriers to discharge and facilitate discharge as clinically indicated Work closely with Community Multi-disciplinary teams. Liaise closely with other hospitals and service providers regarding bed management issues. To carry a contact telephone during working hours and always be contactable, updating the wider Patient Flow Service throughout the shift To contribute to reviews of bed management procedure / policies. Provide written reports as necessary including but not limited to reports on delayed discharges, readmissions and out of area placements. Provide information to support responses to the ICB and others as is required. Be able to communicate effectively and fluently to other professionals and signpost where necessary. To maintain accurate on-line bed management records Person Specification Experience Essential Inpatient experience Education/Qualification Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, with current registration Master level qualification or equivalent level of experience Completion of preparation for Mentorship /Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete Evidence of ongoing /recent CPD Person Specification Experience Essential Inpatient experience Education/Qualification Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, with current registration Master level qualification or equivalent level of experience Completion of preparation for Mentorship /Practice Teacher / Fieldwork Educator qualification or willingness to complete Evidence of ongoing /recent CPD 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Pennine Care NHS FT Address Trust Wide PCFT Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street Manchester BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)