Clinical Commander


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huddersfield, HD3 3EA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

To participate in OPEL site meetings using standard operating procedures to give accurate information on operational pressures and to manage and take appropriate action, finding solutions to issues Liaise with the Clinical Commander at the other hospital site and external to the trust regarding bed resources, and coordinate the transfer of patients to and from tertiary centres in accordance with trust policies, protocols and agreed SLAs. 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. Attend 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 work closely with the ward teams to ensure hospital wards bed state is live and accurate. To liaise with and escalate to divisional mangers of the day to maintain an accurate site position To participate in audit and quality projects to improve patient safety and experience. To investigate and resolve complaints and concerns and escalate to divisional teams where appropriate.

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