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Bed Manger - Child Health

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Southampton, SO16 6YD £28,392 – £31,157 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

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Role description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Bed Manger Child Health

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in Child health to support the flow within Southampton Children's hospital.As part of our team, you will play a vital role in coordinating patient flow and bed capacity across the Children's hospital, helping to ensure that patients receive the timely care in line with NHS targets.You will report directly to the Operations Manager and work closely with Matrons, clinical teams and operational colleagues. You will oversee the effective allocation of beds, responding proactively to ever changing demands and supporting the safe and timely movement of patients through the Children's hospital and regionally. Your contribution will be essential in maintaining patient safety, improving patient experience and supporting the efficient use of available resources.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

188-AC140826

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating patient flow across Southampton Children's Hospital service, ensuring beds are used effectively and patients are moved safely and promptly to the most appropriate area of care.

Working closely with the Emergency Department, Regional Hospitals and clinical teams to support the timely admission of patients alongside ensuring the most appropriate clinical areas used to support effective patient care.

Maintaining oversight of bed capacity and anticipated demand, proactively identifying pressures and working with operational and clinical colleagues to resolve barriers to patient flow and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

You will need to be a clear and Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.Able to prioritise your own workload with minimal supervision and be able to deal with complex situations.

These are 12 hour shifts with an hour unpaid for breaks to be taken throughout the day. Below would be the required shift pattern that needs to be covered with some room for negotiation.

Week 1 - Wednesday and FridayWeek 2 - Saturday and SundayWeek 3 - Wednesday, Saturday and SundayWeek 4 - Wednesday.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths minimum grade C, or equivalent qualification
  • Educated to vocational level 3 or an equivalent qualification level or relevant work-based experience / training
  • Detailed knowledge of secretarial and administrative procedures and systems in order to resolve many non-routine issues.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and organisational policies / procedures in order to resolve problems or to develop and/or refine procedures.
  • Experience of working in a busy environment
  • Experience of dealing with complex situations
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and on own initiative
  • Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
  • Ability to quickly form good working relationships with staff at all levels of seniority
  • Demonstratable customer care skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
  • Previous experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • Bed management experience

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

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