Clinical Operations Manager

NHS Scotland; Ayrshire (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran seeks a clinically experienced manager to lead operations across acute services. The post focuses on day-to-day bed allocation, patient flow, and cross-site coordination to support safe, effective care. A UK NMC registration and degree-level qualification are required, with extensive Band 6 experience and leadership skills.

The role involves 36 hours weekly on a permanent basis, with 12.5 hour shifts and a 24/7 rotation. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive Band 6 level acute experience and leadership capability.
• Degree level education and NMC registration in good standing.
• Experience with bed management and patient flow improvements.
• Ability to work flexibly within rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day inpatient bed allocation and flow.
• Coordinate strategic and operational bed management frameworks.
• Maintain clear communications with all site staff to optimise efficiency.
• Ensure patient flow from ED to receiving wards and appropriate specialties.
• Adhere to bed management policies and respond to area closures.

Skills

Acute experience

Bed management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NMC Registration Part 1/Part 12

Degree level education

Job description

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a (Clinical Operations Manager) within our 2 Acute Hospitals (AYR Base).

Hours

36 hours, 12.5 Hour shifts, Rotational 24/7

1 x 36 hours post

1 x 24 hours post

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse on Part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register with considerable relevant acute experience for the post of Clinical Operations Manager. This post has a rotational shift pattern. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly and co-operate with teams within the challenges of acute health and other settings. You will be able to:

• Manage the day to day aspects of in-patient bed allocation
• Actively involved in the co-ordination and development of a strategic and operational framework for bed management which has implications for the service.
• Establish and maintain excellent communications with all staff within each site to support maximum bed management efficiency.
• Provide a service that ensures effective, efficient and responsive patient flow from the Emergency Departments to the Combined Assessment Unit and other Receiving Wards, and on to appropriate specialties.
• To effectively deal with area closures ensuring that impact on patient services is not compromised.
• Adhere to NHS Ayrshire & Arran bed management policies

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Extensive experience at Band 6 Level in an acute setting
• Educated to degree level or equivalent post registration experience
• Flow experience ,Extended skills i.e IV cannulation , IV administration, ALS Provider
• NMC Registration Part 1 Part 12
• Proven team working skills

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

(David Thomson CNM Emergency Care Ext 27739 [e-mail])

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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