Bed Manager | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	16 February 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 March 2026
Location:	Manchester, M8 5RB
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7786302/349-NMGH-7786302

Summary

The post holder will assist in the efficient and effective management of bed resources within the Trust. The provision of an effective service encompassing all Directorates is essential to successful patient flow across the Trust.
The main objective of the role is to facilitate placement of emergency and urgent admission requests, whilst recognising the importance of elective work. The role will also require organisation of all internal transfers and repatriation to and from other Trusts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the bed management team at North Manchester General hospital. The area of Patient Flow has had significant development and investment to support the challenge of the post pandemic recovery. The Directorate of Patient flow is currently being established and embedded and as such there is now a vacancy in the position of Bed Manager.

If successful you will have a key operational role and will provide specialist knowledge and skills to oversee elective and non-elective patient flow across the Hospital. To do this you will communicate effectively to the wider MDT team and act as a role model, demonstrating a professional and proactive approach with colleagues and the Trust, to support the delivery of high standards of care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to the patient’s well-being. You will support the development and improvement of services and continue to strive to provide the very best care and experience to all patients. This position will be at a time of change both post pandemic and of service redesign.

You will need significant band 5 experience. Experience in a patient flow role is an advantage but not essential if you have a willingness and ability to learn at pace. you will be supported by the senior bed manger and senior nurses for patient flow.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. 


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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.  As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.



This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026

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