Senior Clinical Site Manager

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 17 March 2026

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the hospital site and be the key contact for operational / capacity related issues throughout the Trust. They will provide on-site cover 24-hours a day, seven days per week, supporting staff to successfully achieve all Clinical / capacity related performance and quality standards. They will demonstrate highly evolved management and leadership skills and possess the operational experience necessary to resolve capacity related pressures.

They will assume accountability for the management of the site acting as a coordinator of services working closely with clinical and support managers. As a proactive clinical leader, quality, safety and efficiency on site are paramount.

The Clinical Site management Team will provide on-site cover 24-hours a day, seven days per week, to successfully achieve capacity-related performance and quality targets. Therefore, the post of Senior Clinical Site Manager is integral to the delivery of safe, effective, consistent and high quality admission, transfer and discharge services for patients and their carers. The post holder will be responsible for site management services, including the effective management of inpatient capacity and clinical leadership across the site.

This will include the safe and appropriate patient placement and the use of beds linked with projected admission and discharge information. Out of hours the post holder will be the key contact for operational, clinical and staffing issues throughout the trust resolving any issues, or escalating to on call Tactical commander.

The Senior Clinical Site Manager will fulfil their role through the following means:

• Site Management
• Bed Management
• Support and advise Clinicians
• Leadership and decision Making
• Quality and Risk assessment
• Patient Safety
• Education and training

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Duties and responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Site Manager provides a 24 hour leadership and managerial presence on the Hospital Site. They will provide immediate response to emergency incidents across the site to safeguard patients, carers, relatives and employee safety. They take a lead in managing and coordinating emergency situations, liaising with Trust Management and external stakeholders to bring incidents to a safe conclusion. In the event of a major incident the Senior Clinical Site Manager is expected to act as Silver Commander until relieved and continues with their designated actions.

The role provides clinical advice, leadership and management to trust wide nursing, medical and allied health professionals and is responsible for monitoring capacity related problems and reporting these to the Head of Site Management along with Associate Directors of Operations and when required the Associate Directors of Nursing.

The role will also provide leadership to the Clinical Site Managers, Discharge lounge team and the Transfer of care Team.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Authority to act on behalf of Trust management out of hours
• Be the recognised person within the organisation to deal with patient flow issues, liaising with Medical staff, ADON’s and ADOP’s and…