NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for operational leadership, patient flow and delivering safe, effective care? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a dynamic Lead Bed Manager to join our North Sector Bed Management Team. This pivotal role sits at the heart of hospital operations, ensuring patients are placed in the right bed, at the right time, while supporting safe and efficient patient flow across the sector. Working closely with senior leaders, clinical teams and site flow colleagues, you will use your clinical expertise and decision-making skills to influence patient outcomes and service delivery. As part of NHSGGC, you will join one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, where innovation, collaboration and patient-centred care are at the forefront of everything we do.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Full Time, Permanent
- You will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Working Pattern: Rotational, TBC
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate patient flow and bed management activities across the North Sector to support safe and effective care
- Monitor and proactively manage bed capacity, escalating concerns and barriers to patient flow when required
- Facilitate safe and appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges using expert clinical judgement
- Provide specialist advice and support to multidisciplinary teams on capacity, flow and patient placement issues
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and discharge teams to maximise bed utilisation and reduce delays
- Ensure accurate recording, reporting and monitoring of patient movement and bed availability data
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