Bed Site Manager

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland seeks a Bed Site Manager to lead patient flow management and bed occupancy strategies across hospitals. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, data analysis abilities, and a proven background in bed management. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring efficient resource utilization and effective communication. This leadership role offers opportunities to impact patient care and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in bed management and patient flow.
• Ability to manage complex clinical situations independently.
• Excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize patient flow within hospitals.
• Monitor and manage bed occupancy to minimize delays.
• Provide clinical leadership in bed management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse

Relevant clinical experience

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde across RAH/IRH Hospitals for Acute Services as a Bed Site Manager. Working with multidisciplinary teams to provide leadership and advise on bed availability throughout the Board to ensure service users have where possible access to admissions in their own locality team, through monitoring of bed usage on a daily basis providing a comprehensive bed management system in collaboration with all relevant professional groups and divisions. Contributing to and supporting the implementation of a proactive bed management strategy.

Shift Pattern

Shift pattern – Rotational Monday – Sunday 11.5 hrs shifts including nights

Role Summary

The successful candidate is required to be an autonomous expert senior practitioner in the field of Bed Management with the ability to use own judgement and analyse unplanned highly complex clinical situations to ensure efficient and effective bed usage throughout Acute Services accommodating where possible patients in their own teams. A comprehensive understanding of unscheduled care process and local and national targets set by the Scottish government. Liaising with and updating localities and clinical teams re admissions of patient to another hospital. Key member of Clinical Team during decision making with regards to placement of patients. They will take a clinical lead in planning, developing and redesign of clinical bed management and discharge planning. Maintain excellent written and verbal communications with all members of the multidisciplinary team i.e. Lead Nurses, CSM, GM, Consultant, Ward Managers, Social Work etc. Senior role within Acute Services with regards to all Bed Management Policies and Procedures both at RAH and IRH Sites – this post is cross site cover when applicable. Provide Clinical Leadership on all Bed Management issues.

Bed Manager / Site Flow Manager Responsibilities

A "Bed Site Manager" role involves managing patient flow and bed occupancy to ensure efficient and safe hospital operations, often within a Site Flow Hub, and requires strong clinical skills, communication, and data analysis.

• Patient Flow Management – Oversee and optimise patient flow within a specific area or across the entire hospital, including emergency and elective admissions and discharges.
• Bed Occupancy – Monitor and manage bed occupancy to ensure optimal utilisation and minimise delays.
• Clinical Input – Provide clinical input into safe patient placement and flow, collaborating with clinical and operational teams.
• Data Management – Manage and interpret data related to patient flow and bed occupancy, and generate reports.
• Communication – Communicate effectively with a range of clinical and non‑clinical personnel, including doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff.
• Problem Solving – Address challenges and issues related to patient flow and bed occupancy in a timely and effective manner.
• Leadership – Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Informal Contact

Isobel Law, Lead Nurse – [e-mail] – 0141 314 6862

Recruitment Process

Information for candidates.

Work Week

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Diversity and Inclusion

NHSGGC‑NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Work‑Life Balance

NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

Application Integrity

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