Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Qualifications
Evidence of on-going professional development
- Qualifications
Teaching Course, and experience of teaching and assessing
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience in complex discharge planning within an acute hospital setting.
- Knowledge & Experience
Patient flow and bed management experience in an acute-care environment.
- Knowledge & Experience
IT literate and can effectively utilise EPR and systems to work and lead the team
- Knowledge & Experience
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across MDT
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Course and/or experience in Quality Improvement Project
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced nurse to join our Surgical Division as a Surgical Escalation Lead. The post holder will provide visible clinical leadership across surgical services, supporting patient flow, capacity management, and safe staffing while ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained at all times.
The Surgical Escalation Lead will work closely with ward managers, matrons, operational teams, site teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate patient pathways, manage escalation pressures, and support effective utilisation of beds and resources across the surgical directorate.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate patient flow and bed management to support timely admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide clinical leadership during periods of increased operational pressure.
Work collaboratively with Site Management, Discharge Teams, Bed Managers, and Clinical Leads.Support the delivery of Trust performance targets, including emergency flow and elective recovery.
Act as a role model, mentor, and support for nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
Contribute to service improvement initiatives and operational developments across Surgery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Surgical Escalation Lead with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Lead (legacy management group) role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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