Head of Patient Flow & Systemwide Capacity Optimization

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a strategic Head of Patient Flow to lead system-wide discharge, capacity management and patient pathways across the NHS Trust and partners.

The role requires senior leadership, collaboration with clinical and operational teams, and a track record of delivering high-quality patient flow improvements, reduced length of stay, and resilient service delivery in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in healthcare settings.
• Experience in patient flow, discharge planning or capacity management.
• Strong collaboration with clinical and system partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for patient flow.
• Drive improvements across pathways and capacity across the system.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and local partners to deliver sustainable solutions.

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a strategic Head of Patient Flow to lead system-wide discharge, capacity management and patient pathways across the NHS Trust and partners.

The role requires senior leadership, collaboration with clinical and operational teams, and a track record of delivering high-quality patient flow improvements, reduced length of stay, and resilient service delivery in a complex environment.