Bed Manager

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 - Permanent

37.5 hours per week

• Previous applicants need not apply*

Are you outgoing, highly motivated and want to make a real difference to patient care and experience? If so, we want to hear from you! An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join the Bed Management Team.
This is a challenging, varied role, where you will use your nursing, operational and organisational expertise to the full. You will also provide advice, support and information, ensuring efficient streamlining of a patients journey to facilitate “Right Patient, Right Bed”.
You will be required to provide the hospital with a single source of accurate and up to date information at all times on bed occupancy and Emergency Department waiting times.
The successful candidate will be part of a team providing site cover 7 days per week 24 hours per day. You must computer literate with an eye for detail and demonstrate excellent communication skills. It is essential to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
To be responsible for the efficient and effective utilisation of bed resources ensuring the safe clinical placement of patients across the hospital site..
To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Safety
Care
Respect
Communication
Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required . These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Please refer the Job description for details