George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Job summary
Twilight and Night Clinical Site Manager
37.5 hours per week (Shift rota, including nights and weekends)
Fixed term for 6 months (Secondment will be considered)
Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Friday 9th October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 23rd October 2026
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- Working autonomously, the post holder will provide senior clinical and operational support to patient flow managers and discharge liaison teams, collaborating with divisional managers, matrons, multidisciplinary teams and on-call senior managers. They will manage and communicate site issues to maintain safe, effective Trust-wide services.
- Out of hours, the post holder will act as the most senior clinical operational manager, providing leadership and support to staff across the Trust and contributing to Safer Nursing Care quality standards.
- The role provides dedicated twilight and night cover during the winter months, supporting the organisation through periods of increased demand and operational pressure.
Main duties of the job
- To provide senior clinical operational site management cover during twilight and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, on internal rotational basis.
- To co-ordinate the hospital site on a shift-by-shift basis ensuring the delivery & achievement of SAFER Nursing Care Quality Standards.
- To advise and lead Patient Flow Managers to plan & deliver patient flow and capacity management.
- To proactively manage patient flow to ensure achievement of elective and emergency work streams, inter-hospital repatriations, internal transfers and discharges across the Trust.
- To take prompt corrective action and/or escalate any patient flow or clinical site issues, that may impact business continuity, in accordance with trust bed management & escalation policies and full capacity protocol.
- To demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, judgement and decision-making skills to support appropriate, safe patient placement.
- To recognise high risk, complex clinical situations regarding patient care and prioritise promptly the actions needed for the safety and well-being of patients.
- To work collaboratively with multi-professional teams across the Trust to proactively facilitate the safe transfer of patients from Emergency Department, Ambulatory Care, Day Units, Intensive Care, Theatres and all inpatient wards.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience in acute hospital setting
- Knowledge and understanding of patient flow management
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of conflict management
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Adult Nursing
- Evidence of post registration study and NMC revalidation compliance
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced Influencing and Negotiating skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to balance considerations of service performance and risk management
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Displays analytical and critical thinking skills in complex and rapidly changing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Advanced organisational skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible and able to respond to service needs at short notice
- Willing to cover for colleagues during times of absence
Desirable
- Motivated and able to motivate others
Closing Date: 9 October 2026
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