Escalation Lead Nurse: Patient Flow & Discharge

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Southall

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an Escalation Lead Nurse for Ealing Hospital during the winter months to support patient flow and expedite discharges. The post is cross-divisional, spanning Medicine, Emergency & Therapy (MET) and Surgery and St Marks (SSTM) wards, with leadership in safe discharge and bed management.

You will work with ward managers, site teams, and MDT colleagues to coordinate patient pathways, manage escalation pressures, and optimise bed

Qualifications

Registered Nurse on NMC register.
Evidence of on-going professional development.
Teaching Course, and experience of teaching and assessing.
Course and/or experience in Quality Improvement Project.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient flow and bed management to support timely admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide clinical leadership in relation to patient discharge during periods of increased operational pressure.
Work collaboratively with Site Management, Discharge Teams, Matrons, and Clinical Leads.
Support the delivery of Trust performance targets, including emergency flow and reducing length of stay on both medical and surgical wards.
Act as a role model, mentor, and support for discharge practitioners and ward nurses.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and operational developments across the division.