Clinical Commander

Main area Patient Flow Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job
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2086

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Town Huddersfield Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 27/10/2026

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit

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 than can effect 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 t General Managers and relevant directorates to minimise waits in ED and prevent cancellations of elective procedures.
• To participate inOPEL 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 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.
• Achievement of quality, safety and experience metrics e.g. 4 Hour Emergency Care Target is essential.
• Liaising 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 are informed during times of bed shortages or increased waiting times and follow established escalation policies.
• To provide effective professional leadership, clinical and…