University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Bed Manager - Cancer Care
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Bed Manager - Cancer Care
Bed Manager (Cancer Care) – Oncology & Haematology
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Bed Management team in a fast-paced role integral to supporting operational delivery of elective and emergency pathways for patients requiring admissions to Oncology & Haematology.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for problem-solving to manage bed availability across the Cancer Care inpatient wards and Acute Oncology Service, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient flow efficiently.
This is a 7-day service (07:30–20:00) with 12.5-hour shifts, including a 1-hour break. Staff must be dynamically flexible in supporting high-pressure, ever-changing clinical needs.
Main Duties
- Coordinate all admissions and transfers for Cancer Care at UHS and external hospitals.
- Maintain an up-to-date bed availability system to manage demand fluctuations, clinical priorities, and emergency admissions efficiently and effectively.
- Attend daily Care Group Huddles (08:10) via Teams to report current bed status, admissions, and discharges.
- Participate in site coordinator bed meetings and other essential multidisciplinary gatherings.
- Process service referrals and update the elective admissions weekly list.
- Optimise bed utilisation within Oncology & Haematology pathways.
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Workplace Environment
University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching hospitals, offering: ✔ Broad learning and development opportunities to advance your career. ✔ South Coast access to the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast. ✔ Flexible working to support work-life balance while maintaining exceptional patient care.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the role (reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act will be considered).
- GCSE English and Maths (grade C/equivalent) or above.
- Experience/education equivalent to Level 3 vocational qualification (or relevant industry training) plus:
- Strong understanding of secretarial/administrative procedures to resolve non-routine issues.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and organisational policies.
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word/Excel.
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Desirable Criteria
- Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Evidence of continuous personal/professional development.
Trust Values
🔹 Patients First 🔹 Always Improving 🔹 Working Together
Employer Commitment
At UHS, we champion individuality and inclusion, recognising that diverse teams deliver outstanding care. We are dedicated to fostering an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
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