Patient Flow & Capacity Lead

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an experienced Patient Flow Coordinator to oversee real-time hospital capacity, bed status and discharge planning across acute and community settings. You will lead operational decisions, liaise with clinical teams and external partners, and drive strategies to improve patient flow and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making and communication skills, with a focus on delivering timely patient care and strengthening service resilience during periods

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with current registration.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a real-time overview of hospital capacity and bed availability.
• Coordinate patient flow across hospital and community settings.
• Facilitate timely discharge and resolve barriers to discharge.
• Lead operational decision-making during periods of escalation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient placement and safety.

Skills

Leadership and decision making

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic patient management systems

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking an experienced Patient Flow Coordinator to oversee real-time hospital capacity, bed status and discharge planning across acute and community settings. You will lead operational decisions, liaise with clinical teams and external partners, and drive strategies to improve patient flow and safety.

The role requires strong leadership, decision-making and communication skills, with a focus on delivering timely patient care and strengthening service resilience during periods