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Clinical Bed Coordinator

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
17 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
10 Apr 2026

Job overview

We are seeking exceptional, dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join the Trust’s Patient Flow Team as Clinical Bed Coordinators, providing a Trust-wide overview of bed management and supporting safe, effective patient flow.

As a key member of the Patient Flow Team, you will play an instrumental role in maintaining smooth and efficient patient journeys from admission through to discharge. Working collaboratively with clinical and operational teams, you will ensure patients are placed safely and appropriately within the organisation, maximising bed utilisation and supporting high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for robust management of the Trust’s bed capacity, utilising strong decision-making and crisis-resolution skills.

You will be supported by the Operational/Clinical Duty Manager and the Head of Operations – Patient Flow, and will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across all clinical areas.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

  • Enthusiasm and commitment
  • Creativity in problem-solving
  • Flexibility in a fast-paced environment
  • Responsiveness to operational pressures
  • A proactive and professional approach to service delivery

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving flow and enhancing the patient experience across the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the the job role.