Nurse Flow Lead: Discharge & Bed Management

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Escalation Lead Nurse to support Ealing Hospital during winter, coordinating patient flow, bed management, and rapid discharge across MET and SSTM wards.

You will lead clinical teams, work with ward managers and site teams to meet emergency flow targets, reduce corridor care, and ensure dignified, high-quality patient care.

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 to deliver Trust performance targets for emergency flow and reduced length of stay.
• Act as a role model, mentor and support for discharge practitioners and ward nurses.

Job description

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Escalation Lead Nurse to support Ealing Hospital during winter, coordinating patient flow, bed management, and rapid discharge across MET and SSTM wards.

You will lead clinical teams, work with ward managers and site teams to meet emergency flow targets, reduce corridor care, and ensure dignified, high-quality patient care.