Clinical Coordinator

Job Purpose

To provide senior clinical leadership and operational management across the hospital/site during night shifts, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Act as the senior nurse in charge of the hospital/site overnight

Provide guidance and support to ward staff across multiple units

Respond to clinical incidents, emergencies, and complex situations

Support care for patients with Mental health conditions

Operational Management

Oversee bed management, admissions, and patient flow during the night specific to the PICU

Coordinate staffing levels and redeploy staff where necessary

Ensure wards are safely staffed and operational

Decision Making

Act as the key decision-maker in the absence of senior daytime management

Escalate concerns appropriately to on-call managers or medical staff

Manage risk and ensure patient and staff safety

Communication

Liaise with on-call doctors, emergency services, and external agencies

Provide clear handovers to day staff and senior management

Support staff with advice and problem-solving

Governance & Safety

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and clinical standards

Lead on incident reporting and immediate response

Promote safeguarding, confidentiality, and duty of care

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Nurse RMN with active registration via the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Significant post-registration clinical experience

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Ability to manage emergencies and work under pressure

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Desirable

Experience in a senior or supervisory role

Knowledge of hospital/site management procedures

Experience in mental health or acute care settings

Working Conditions

Night shifts only (typically 12-hour shifts)

Responsible for the entire hospital site

High level of responsibility and autonomy

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