Systemwide Discharge & Flow Transformation Lead

University Hospital Southampton; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Discharge & Flow Programme Lead to provide leadership in transforming discharge processes. The successful candidate will coordinate large-scale change initiatives, ensuring improved patient experience and operational efficiency across the system. Extensive experience in change management within the NHS and strong leadership skills are essential. Benefits include generous holidays, NHS pension scheme, and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

27 days paid holiday

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Health Service Discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of discharge processes within acute, community provider and local authority settings.
• Significant experience leading, managing, developing and motivating teams of skilled professionals.
• Expertise in working across organisational boundaries with conflicting incentives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of the Discharge & Flow Programme.
• Ensure projects deliver financial and operational improvements.
• Champion transformation and change across the portfolio.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master's level education or equivalent senior-level experience

Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office applications

Project management software

Job description

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Discharge & Flow Programme Lead to provide leadership in transforming discharge processes. The successful candidate will coordinate large-scale change initiatives, ensuring improved patient experience and operational efficiency across the system. Extensive experience in change management within the NHS and strong leadership skills are essential. Benefits include generous holidays, NHS pension scheme, and opportunities for flexible working.