Bed Manager

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

This post supports the lead bed manager in ensuring the efficient and safe management of beds across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. It is a high‑pressure, fast‑moving role that requires excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and confident decision‑making. The position involves constant interaction with staff at all levels and adapting to the service's changing needs.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, permanent
• Base location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Work pattern: 12‑hour rotational day and night shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Bed management — Support the lead bed manager in safe and efficient allocation of beds.
• Patient flow — Facilitate timely movement of patients through the hospital, aligned with the Continuous Flow Model.
• Emergency and urgent admissions — Prioritise placement of emergency and urgent admission requests while balancing elective activity.
• Internal transfers and repatriation — Organise transfers within the site and between hospitals.
• Cross‑department liaison — Work closely with nursing, medical staff, and management across all directorates.
• Service responsiveness — Adapt to rapidly changing operational needs.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Understanding of A&E government targets and how they influence patient flow.
• Awareness of current issues affecting timely admissions and bed availability.
• Knowledge of the Continuous Flow Model.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Laura Celino, Lead bed manager - ***email_hidden*** - 01414 522 376

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (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 where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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