An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Resilience Acute Flow and Transformation Directorate

We are looking for a Clinical Site Commander to join our team

The post holder needs to be an experienced, motivated, and dynamic individual, with an interest in patient flow and a passion for improving patient safety and experience.

They will need to have an understanding of ED government targets and current issues that can affect the timely flow of patients through the hospital.

Good Communication Skills Are Essential To This Role.

• Facilitate admission of elective and emergency patients within the principles of the Admission Policy and Waiting List Policy. Liaising with the General Managers and relevant directorates to minimize waits in ED and prevent cancellations of elective procedures.
• To participate in OPEL Site Meetings cross-site using standard operating procedures to give accurate information on demand, capacity and to manage and take appropriate action, finding solutions to issues.
• Liaise with the Clinical Site Commander and Clinical Site Matron across both hospital sites and externally to the trust regarding bed resources, and coordinate the transfer of patients to and from tertiary centers in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
• Achievement of quality, safety, and experience metrics, e.g., 4-Hour Emergency Care Target, is essential.
• Liaise with the nurse in charge in the Emergency Departments to ensure that beds are allocated to patients in a timely manner and in accordance with current national and local standards. Ensure that there is clear, effective communication with the senior doctors and nurses and that the Emergency Department is informed during times of bed shortages or increased waiting times and follow established escalation policies.
• To provide effective professional leadership, clinical, and operational support and advice to all departments/wards.
• To provide cover seven days per week, 365 days a year, with rotation onto nights to ensure continuity.