Clinical Commander | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | Calderdale & Huddersfield, HX3 0PW |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6137284/372-CORP1823 |
Summary
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 on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
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 than can effect timely flow of patients through the hospital.
Good communication skills are essential to this role.
Facilitate the admission of elective and emergency patients within the principles of the Admission Policy and Waiting List Policy. Liaising with the General Managers and the relevant directorates to minimise waits in ED and prevent cancellations of elective procedures.
To participate in Patient flow 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 external to the trust regarding bed resources, and coordinate the transfer of patients to and from tertiary centres in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
To provide cover seven days per week, 365 days a year, with rotation onto nights to ensure continuity.
Efficient deployment of staff and resources as appropriate following a risk assessment and review of ward acuity/dependence to maintain patient safety.
Liaise with the Matrons, General Managers and Clinicians regarding problems relating to their service and with the health care teams, patients and carers to ensure the patient journey is a good experience.
To attend cardiac arrest calls and assist as required by the arrest team. To have the expert knowledge and skills required to fulfil this role.
Attends mandatory study days, in-service training and meetings as required.
To have an overview of the Trust wide position and make appropriate clinical decisions to ensure safety of all patients is achieved and met.
To provide expert clinical leadership out of hours to nursing staff. Promoting a patient centred approach to care.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
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