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 Why Join Us? Access to mandatory training with opportunities for further professional development and career growth Auto enrolment Pension

Career development opportunities Eligibility for blue light card