Outpatient Department Manager

Outpatient Department Manager Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced individual to join the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as the Outpatient Department (OPD) Manager. This role involves overseeing the planning, coordination, and operational management of outpatient activities and patient flow, ensuring high standards of patient care.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and operational management of outpatient department activities and patient flow.
• Implement safe staffing models and ensure effective skill mix allocation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the organization to enhance communication.
• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered, and high-quality care.
• Manage incidents, risks, and complaints effectively.
• Recruit and develop department staff, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements.
• Proactively address performance, conduct, and attendance issues in accordance with Trust policies.
• Monitor key performance indicators for the department.
• Drive service development and improvement initiatives.
• Create standard operating procedures, policies, and processes.
• Manage care, maintenance, and complications related to central vascular access devices.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies.
• Interpret and present data effectively.
• Provide informal and formal teaching and training.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a 1st Level Registered Nurse (Adult) with a first-level degree in a related subject.
• Possess a post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or a relevant field.
• Demonstrate evidence of continued professional development.
• Have advanced communication skills training or be willing to pursue it.
• Management qualification is desirable.
• Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification is preferred.
• Possess knowledge of cancer treatment modalities and services, as well as the role of charities and partnership working within the NHS.
• Have relevant post-registration experience at Band 6 or above in cancer or a related specialty.
• Experience in teaching and in-depth specialist knowledge is essential.
• Demonstrate leadership and management experience, along with experience in multi-professional collaboration.
• Project management experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work in one of the UK’s leading cancer centers.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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