Repatriation and Live Bed State Administrator
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW17 0QT
Salary
£31,066
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Join our Clinical Site Management Team as a Repatriation and Live Bed State Administrator, supporting safe and efficient patient flow across St George...
Maintain an accurate live bed state using the Trust's capacity management system to support safe patient flow. Coordinate inter-hospital transfers and repatriations, ensuring timely communication with wards and external organisations. Assist Bed Managers and Capacity Coordinators with real-time bed allocation for emergency, elective, and transfer patients. Respond to high-volume operational calls, escalation requests, and flow queries, providing accurate information and actions via IMS. Keep digital records and patient flow data up to date, supporting reporting and operational visibility across the hospital. Screen transport booking referrals inline with the NHSE eligibility criteria and book accordingly to help facilitate smooth patient movement throughout the Trust.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs or Functional Skills in Maths and English
Desirable
- IT User Skills qualification (e.g., ECDL/ICDL or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business Administration
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in a busy, operational, team-based environment
- Previous experience working within the NHS or another health or care setting
- Familiarity with using digital clinical systems (e.g., EPR, PAS, Cerner/iCLIP)
Desirable
- Experience delivering or supporting system training for staff
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively
- Confident managing high-volume calls and responding calmly under pressure
- Confident use of digital systems for updating records
Desirable
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support process improvements
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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