Bed Manager - 24/7 Patient Flow Lead

Merseywestlancs; Knowsley; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS discounts

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in England seeks a Bed Manager to oversee patient flow and bed utilisation across Whiston, St Helens and Newton sites. The role supports 24/7 operations with clinical and managerial leadership.

You will work within the Operational site management team, ensuring safe patient placement and acting as deputy for the Operational Site Manager while adhering to NMC standards.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent.
• Immediate Life Support/Advanced Life Support

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective utilisation of inpatient and day-case beds on a 24/7 basis with clinical quality and safety.
• Coordinate elective and non-elective admissions across the 24-hour period and manage patient flow.
• Provide nursing support, operational and clinical advice across the Trust.
• Develop skills in patient flow and provide leadership.
• Act as deputy for the Operational Site Manager.
• Work in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct and guidelines.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

CPD evidence

Teaching/Assessing qualification

ILS/ALS certification

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in England seeks a Bed Manager to oversee patient flow and bed utilisation across Whiston, St Helens and Newton sites. The role supports 24/7 operations with clinical and managerial leadership.

You will work within the Operational site management team, ensuring safe patient placement and acting as deputy for the Operational Site Manager while adhering to NMC standards.