Bed Flow Manager (24/7) – Acute Care Coordination

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Bed Manager to optimise patient flow across the Trust, ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting. The role supports 24/7 operations across Whiston, St Helens and Newton sites, providing clinical leadership and operational guidance.

The successful candidate will join the Operational Site Management Team, uphold NMC standards, and lead on patient flow improvements, with opportunities to develop leadership

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration (RGN).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification or training, or equivalent.
• Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient and day-case bed usage 24/7 to maintain clinical quality and safety.
• Assist in coordinating elective and non-elective admissions and manage patient flow systems.
• Provide nursing, operational and clinical advice across the Trust.
• Develop skills in patient flow and provide leadership within the team.
• Act as deputy for the Operational Site Manager.
• Work in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct and guidelines.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

RN / NMC Registration

Teaching or Assessing Qualification

CPD evidence

ILS/ALS certification

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Bed Manager to optimise patient flow across the Trust, ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting. The role supports 24/7 operations across Whiston, St Helens and Newton sites, providing clinical leadership and operational guidance.

The successful candidate will join the Operational Site Management Team, uphold NMC standards, and lead on patient flow improvements, with opportunities to develop leadership