Job summary Bed ManagerBand 6 - Permanent37.5 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". Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-NAM6PF-01-25 Job locations Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse relevant to specialty with current registration Desirable Supervisor/assessor competencies Experience Essential Previous experience of patient flow within an Hospital Environment Proven experience of participation in practice development Desirable Proven experience of management/staff supervision SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Essential Clinical expertise relevant to area of practice Knowledge of resource management Skilled clinical judgement Expanded role skills relevant to area of practice Knowledge of fundamental aspects of nursing: oEmergency Department quality standards oKnowledge of Infection Prevention standards Managerial Skills: oAbility to work as a team oDemonstrate prioritisation skills oExcellent interpersonal skills oExcellent negotiation oHighly motivated Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse relevant to specialty with current registration Desirable Supervisor/assessor competencies Experience Essential Previous experience of patient flow within an Hospital Environment Proven experience of participation in practice development Desirable Proven experience of management/staff supervision SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Essential Clinical expertise relevant to area of practice Knowledge of resource management Skilled clinical judgement Expanded role skills relevant to area of practice Knowledge of fundamental aspects of nursing: oEmergency Department quality standards oKnowledge of Infection Prevention standards Managerial Skills: oAbility to work as a team oDemonstrate prioritisation skills oExcellent interpersonal skills oExcellent negotiation oHighly motivated 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)