Hospital Bed Management Lead | Admissions & Scheduling

recruitNet; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Bed Manager for a client hospital in Galway, Ireland. You will oversee bed management, admissions coordination, and daily bed census, ensuring efficient use of capacity and high-quality patient care.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience in healthcare administration, and proficiency with Excel and Meditech. 37 hours per week in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Clinical background desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in management or healthcare administration.
• Knowledge of current infection prevention and control practices.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Meditech.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate hospital reservations, bed allocation and bed control activities.
• Coordinate medical and surgical admissions to maximise the efficient utilisation of available beds.
• Prepare daily bed schedules and communicate bed allocations to the relevant wards.
• Monitor delayed discharges, collect reports from each ward and update key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Liaise with hospital and clinic managers and support staff to ensure compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily with the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab).
• Liaise with the Admissions Manager and Admissions Office daily, providing updates on bed availability and admission arrangements.

Skills

Management experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare administration background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Bed Manager for a client hospital in Galway, Ireland. You will oversee bed management, admissions coordination, and daily bed census, ensuring efficient use of capacity and high-quality patient care.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, experience in healthcare administration, and proficiency with Excel and Meditech. 37 hours per week in a hospital setting.