Bed Manager

Job summary
We are currently recruiting Band 6 Bed Managers for our Acute Care Coordination Centre (ACCC). The post is based at Springfield Hospital.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated nurse or equivalent clinician to be part of a Team that is at the heart of the Acute and Urgent Care Service Line in managing bed capacity and demand. As well as keeping the flow of patients moving through our acute wards, you will also have a key role in managing any operational issues out of hours that might affect the three hospital sites and can impact the safe and efficient functioning of the service. This is a full-time post and an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 clinician who is seeking a different challenge.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we expand and move to a fully computerised system that will in the future allow us to predict and prepare for future demand. The successful candidates will be actively involved in service development and improvement.

This opportunity will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in management, leadership, problem-solving as well as decision-making and interagency working.

Main duties of the job

• SWLSTG In-patient MDTs (Consultants and Ward staff and pharmacists) and other inpatient bed providers
• Discharge Coordinators
• SWLSTG community clinical teams and Care Coordinators, Home Treatment, Psychiatric Liaison, CMHT/RST, Early Intervention, Older adults and Specialist Services Complex needs/ rehab service/forensic, Acute Trusts Site Managers, CSU Surge colleagues, Other NHS Trusts, AMHPs, Coral Crisis Hub, Police, Liaison and Diversion Practitioners
• Service Users, Carers and friends and family
• Heads of Nursing & Quality, Heads of Service Delivery Matrons and Clinical Service Leads
• Through the Daily Staffing Meeting, Pathway Meeting, Sit Rep Meeting, Oncall Breach update meeting
• Primary Care clinicians

About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

About our location:
This post will be based at Springfield Hospital

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Closing date: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year
per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 294-AAUC-8018289-AZ-C
Job locations: Springfield Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London, Tooting, SW17 0YF

Job responsibilities

• Bed Co-Ordinators to work in conjunction with internal and external partners in supporting proactive coordination of bed capacity, in line with the Clinical Prioritisation Framework and escalating lack of capacity and breaches to support timely access to care.
• To provide accurate information for the daily discharge, pathway, and other relevant capacity and breach meetings
• To update the Bed Waiting List in order to accurately reflect referrals for assessment, referrals for bed, sources, location, breach times and other, relevant data to support prioritisation.
• To follow the London Compact for Mental Health Guidance.

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration in relevant clinical subject/practice e.g. RMN, OT, Social Work, psychology or equivalent relevant experience in health, social care or voluntary sector
• Evidence of post qualification training/education
• Ongoing evidence of continuing professional development
• A commitment to completing full quality improvement development as outlined in the trust strategy

Desirable

• Training in providing supervision, mentorship or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training.
• Post Graduate degree (in relevant subject)
• To have completed or be working towards accredited courses which enable potential development
• Recognised training that supports clinical practice (Psychosocial Intervention or DBT)

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working at Band 5 or equivalent for 2 years
• Experience of liaising with community agencies
• Experience of working with people who have experienced serious ongoing mental health problems
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of implementing the principles and practice of the Recovery approach

Desirable

• Experience of implementing changes in working practices
• Experience of using and supervising others in the use of psychosocial interventions
• Experience of using quality improvement methodologies
• Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care, including clinical audit and governance

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Springfield Hospital, 15 Springfield Drive, London, Tooting, SW17 0YF
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Manager Nicole Appleyard, nicole.appleyard@swlstg.nhs.uk, 07519559688