Clinical Lead for Patient Flow

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Clinical Lead for Patient Flow The closing date is 05 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving patient flow, reducing delays and delivering outstanding patient care? We are seeking an exceptional and dynamic Clinical Lead for Patient Flow (Band 8c) to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal time for the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic and operational delivery of patient flow across the Trust, ensuring patients receive timely, effective and coordinated care while supporting the delivery of performance, quality and financial objectives. As the Trust's senior clinical lead for patient flow, you will work collaboratively across clinical divisions, corporate teams, system partners and the wider Integrated Care System to drive sustainable improvements in patient flow, capacity management and discharge processes. You will provide visible leadership across urgent and emergency care, inpatient services and community pathways, helping to shape innovative solutions that improve both patient experience and operational efficiency. Main duties of the job Provide strategic leadership for patient flow across the Trust. Lead the development and implementation of patient flow, discharge and capacity management strategies. Drive reductions in length of stay, delayed discharges and unnecessary variation in patient pathways. Work closely with divisional triumvirates, site teams, operational leaders and clinical colleagues to improve patient movement and hospital throughput. Lead and influence change across professional and organisational boundaries. Build strong partnerships with community services, local authorities and system partners to optimise discharge pathways. Provide expert advice to executive colleagues on patient flow, capacity and utilisation. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and excellence in patient care. About us We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community. We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care. If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our p