Senior Nurse: Patient Flow & Discharge Leader

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Leeds is seeking a Patient Flow and Discharge Lead responsible for overseeing patient movement and discharge processes. This role provides crucial clinical leadership to optimize bed utilization and ensure safe, timely discharges. Candidates should have significant experience at the Staff Nurse level, relevant qualifications, and skills in negotiation and problem-solving. The position demands collaboration with various teams to streamline patient journeys and improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant Post registration experience at Staff Nurse level or equivalent.
• Experience in Staff Management.
• Experience in Change Management and Service Development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily coordination of patient flow and bed management.
• Ensure timely discharge planning and identification of barriers.
• Provide clinical leadership to nursing teams regarding discharge decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient journey optimisation.

Skills

Influencing and Negotiation

Organisation and prioritising workload

Conflict Management

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Equivalent

Degree

Job description

A leading hospital trust in Leeds is seeking a Patient Flow and Discharge Lead responsible for overseeing patient movement and discharge processes. This role provides crucial clinical leadership to optimize bed utilization and ensure safe, timely discharges. Candidates should have significant experience at the Staff Nurse level, relevant qualifications, and skills in negotiation and problem-solving. The position demands collaboration with various teams to streamline patient journeys and improve service delivery.