Deputy Bed Manager/Senior Ward Administrator - Royal Brompton Hospital

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Royal Brompton Hospital for a Deputy Bed Manager to oversee patient flow management and support administration teams. The role requires previous experience in bed management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a busy environment. Join a leading heart and lung centre in the UK and contribute to effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous Bed Manager experience required.
• Experience working proactively in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
• Support and educate ward administration staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for bed availability.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Initiative

Job description

Opportunity within the Heart Division at Royal Brompton Hospital

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to undertake the role of Deputy Bed Manager and senior administrator.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous Bed Manager experience
• Experience supervising a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in a busy office environment, proactive, and able to use own initiative
• Good IT skills and adaptability to new databases

This service operates 7 days a week, including bank holidays, on a pro-rata basis, covering early, late, and long shifts. A presentation will be required for the interview.

Application and Contact Details

For further information, please contact Bed Managers Tam Luong or Jamie Schwartz at [e-mail] or call 02073518534.

Role Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the efficient management of patient admissions and discharges within the Heart Division wards. Your expertise will support effective patient flow management, liaising with theatre, catheter laboratory schedulers, and external referral hospitals. You will also support and educate ward administration staff in clinical administration and be trained in all aspects of administrative duties.

You will assist the Bed Manager with daily management of the administration team and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various subspecialties to ensure sufficient bed availability to meet patient needs.

About Royal Brompton Hospital

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ in February 2021. It is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe.

Further Information

For informal visits or more details, contact Tam Luong, Bed Manager, at [e-mail] or call 02073518534.