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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Bed Manager (37 hours per week). This role entails having responsibility for the efficient and effective utilisation of bed resources ensuring the safe placement of patients.
Job Responsibility
To manage and coordinate hospital reservations and bed control activities
To coordinate medical and surgical admissions to ensure maximum utilization of bed resources
Daily scheduling of beds & communication to each ward
Late discharge reports from each ward- and update KPI’S
Maintain interface with hospital and clinic managers and support staff to ensure compliance with hospital and division policies and procedures
Liaising with A&E, ICU, & Cath lab on a daily basis
Liaising & updating the Admissions Manager & Admissions Office daily
Patient communication via our Patientcare line to ensure top service is given to all our patients pre op
Updating census every evening
liaising unscheduled care for GUH medical beds assigned daily
liaising daily with Infection control to move out & isolate patients accordingly
Daily Pre-admission calls to patients
Develop and/or update policies and procedures required for admission office and patient discharge planning as essential to meet Joint Commission International Standards
Prepare daily, monthly and annual reports and analyses, including operating statistics (as assigned), setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions for the growth of Bed management
Discharge planning & communication
Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Bed Management and COO.
Requirements
Clinical background - desirable but not essential
Previous managerial or administrative experience
Knowledge of current practices in relation to infection prevention and control
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills including excel, word and Meditech.