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 p opulation of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Registered Nurse to join the Bed Management Team as a Band 6 Bed Manager. Working closely with the Site Flow Manager and multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will play a key role in the real-time coordination of patient flow and bed capacity across the North Sector. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced nurse with an acute services background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to improving patient flow, patient experience, and operational performance.
All other 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:
Fixed Term, Full-time (36 hours)
Shift Pattern - Rotational
Base location - Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient flow and bed capacity in real time across the North Sector.
- Support safe and timely patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Work collaboratively with the Site Flow Manager and multidisciplinary teams.
- Use sound clinical judgement and strong decision-making skills to balance competing service demands.
- Optimise patient placement across services.
- Contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
- Support improvements in patient flow, patient experience, and operational performance.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse qualification.
- Experience working within acute healthcare services.
- Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of patient flow, bed management, and capacity coordination.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and improving service performance.
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
Gillian Walker, Lead Nurse - [email protected] - 0141 451 5160
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
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