Senior Clinical Site Lead - Patient Flow Excellence

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Clinical Site Lead to oversee patient flow within the Patient Flow Team. The post requires a dynamic individual with senior Band 8a experience, strong leadership, and excellent organisational and communication skills for ongoing service and safety improvements.

The role supports senior nursing leadership, with responsibilities across daily operations, capacity reflection, and representation at meetings regionally and

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration.
• Experience leading at senior Band 8a level.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational responsibility and accountability for patient flow on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead and manage the Patient Flow Team and optimise pathways across the trust.
• Provide senior clinical and professional leadership to junior team members.
• Deputise for the Hospital Flow Manager at local, regional and national meetings.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Education

Current NMC Registration

Job description

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Clinical Site Lead to oversee patient flow within the Patient Flow Team. The post requires a dynamic individual with senior Band 8a experience, strong leadership, and excellent organisational and communication skills for ongoing service and safety improvements.

The role supports senior nursing leadership, with responsibilities across daily operations, capacity reflection, and representation at meetings regionally and