Job overview
The post holder will assist in the bed management of the mental health beds across the inpatient service.
The post holder will maintain efficient administration services and information support to the clinical teams within Operational Services.
This is a complex multifunctional administration role, utilising information from clinical systems that will require the ability to prioritise, multi task, negotiate, build and maintain relationships with the wider MDT and other stakeholders, both in the NHS and private sector. The successful applicant will need to be assertive, when required to ensure that the admission process runs smoothly as possible to prevent any delay for the patient.
The post holder must be confident and adaptable in their approach to different individuals and situations, adapting their approach as necessary to resolve any issues by using tact, diplomacy and compassion.
The ability to work in a busy environment, in complex and challenging situations and build personal resilience will be key in this role.
Post holder can be based at Longreach House or Bodmin Hospital site. To be discussed at interview.
Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
Main duties of the job
The post will assist with the management of the mental health beds across the inpatient service. The post holder will need to be an effective communicator, able to gather all relevant information from various sources and share them as required with both internal and external stakeholders.
This is a complex post that will require the ability to prioritise, multi task, negotiate, build and maintain relationships with the wider MDT and other stakeholders, both in the NHS and private sector. The successful applicant will need to be assertive, when required to ensure that the admission process runs smoothly as possible to prevent any delay for the patient.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Role requirement
Essential
- NVQ 3 in care or any comparative Health and Social care qualification or administration type ( Buisness administration) qualification
- Previous experience in delivering care to those who have been diagnosed with Mental Health Issues
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary setting
Desirable
- Previous secretarial or NHS admin experience
- NVQ 4 in Social Care or equivalent
- Experience of the Trust’s computerised information systems (RiO, PAS & C-Cube)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Remain calm under pressure
- Be self-motivated and have ability to work alone
skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good Computer and IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload with supervision
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This advert is for Assistant Bed Management Co-ordinator with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is 13 months (Fixed Term or secondment until 31st July 2027). The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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