Job summary
We are looking to recruit two motivated and organised Bed Managers to join our friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- One 9-month fixed-term contract
- One 12-month fixed-term contract
Please indicate on your application if you have a preference for either opportunity.
In this role, you will be responsible for the safe coordination of elective and emergency admissions across the Trust. You will collect, analyse and monitor information relating to bed utilisation, working closely with the Capacity Team to support effective patient flow and timely access to care.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and external partner organisations to facilitate safe admissions, transfers and discharges, ensuring that patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time. You will be supported to develop a detailed understanding of Trust policies, procedures and patient flow processes.
The successful candidate will play an important role in admission planning and bed allocation, helping to ensure decisions are made safely, effectively and within agreed timescales. You will work alongside ward teams and clinical colleagues to identify and address barriers to patient flow, supporting positive outcomes for patients and services.
Closing date of applications: 09 November 2026
Interview date: 23 November 2026
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the coordination of the elective and emergency admissions, all appropriate documentation is completed and accurate throughout the day.o To work with clinical and clerical staff to maximise the efficient and effective utilisation of the Trust's beds.o Coordinate effective use of the bed base by facilitating the movement of patients through the Trust utilising such area as the discharge lounge, this will then enhanced patient flow, which in turn will assist in facilitating discharges.o Liaising with other agencies both internal and external to the trust to provide a holistic approach to admissions/transfers.o Early identification of potential problems that may affect admission / transfers and develop plans to address the issues ensuring escalation to relevant teams.o You will be a team player and work with all teams to challenge when needed and work with others to seek resolutions to issues.o To be able to work autonomously, completing regular ward visits to establish an accurate bed capacity / position throughout the Trust.o Support the admission process to the ward and effectively communicate with the transferring facility both internal and external.o Support with the process of identification of patients to move to other wards or hospitals by communicating to all relevant parties.o Keep accurate records of progress and information regarding patients and ensure thorough hand over is provided
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 09 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata pa
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 320-TWS-BUR-2265
- Job locations: Queens Hospital Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
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Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Maths and English to GCSE 9-4 or A-C or equivalent RAS/OCR level 3
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of computer skills
- Experience of problem solving
- Good organisational and prioritising skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within a health care environment or working within bed capacity
- Knowledge of hospital information support system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent customer care skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and under limited supervision
- good information handling skills
Communication and Behiviours
Essential
- Excellent telephone manner
- Complex communication skills liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary team both internally and externally
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Employer details
- Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Queens Hospital Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/