Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Department Nurse Manager to lead our Children and Young People's Outpatient Services.(this includes Children's outpatient's department based at Warrington Hospital and the PART service based at Bath street)
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader to oversee and develop a high-performing service that delivers excellent, family-centred care. You will provide visible and compassionate leadership, ensuring safe and effective clinical practice, high-quality patient experience, and continuous improvement within the department.
We are committed to recruiting staff that uphold our values and can deliver excellent patient care putting children, young people and their families at the heart of everything we do, with an emphasis on working in partnership with the families to provide the best possible outcomes
Main duties of the job
- Provide day-to-day operational and professional leadership for nursing and clinical support staff.
- Ensure high standards of care, safety, and safeguarding are maintained across all outpatient services.
- Work collaboratively with medical, AHP, and administrative teams to deliver efficient, patient-centred services.
- Lead service improvement initiatives and contribute to departmental development plans.
- Manage staff resources, including rotas, appraisals, and performance management.
- Support staff wellbeing, professional development, and continuous learning.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurse manager for Children's out patient services in Warrington hospital and PART( Paediatric Acute Response Team) services at Bath Street
See job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurse manager for Children's out patient services in Warrington hospital and PART( Paediatric Acute Response Team) services at Bath Street
See job description for further details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- registered children's nurse (RSCN)/Registered nurse Child
- evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- teaching/mentorship qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- significant paediatric experience at a senior level
- evidence of management experience and leading change
Desirable
- mentorship qualification
- outpatient experience
knowledge and skills
Essential
- excellent interpersonal skills
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- able to manage own workload
- ability to lead motivater and inspire and support a multi disciplinary team
specific role requirement
Essential
- flexibility
- good time management
- strong understanding of safeguarding legislation
- evidence of quality improvement and service development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- registered children's nurse (RSCN)/Registered nurse Child
- evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- teaching/mentorship qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- significant paediatric experience at a senior level
- evidence of management experience and leading change
Desirable
- mentorship qualification
- outpatient experience
knowledge and skills
Essential
- excellent interpersonal skills
- excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- able to manage own workload
- ability to lead motivater and inspire and support a multi disciplinary team
specific role requirement
Essential
- flexibility
- good time management
- strong understanding of safeguarding legislation
- evidence of quality improvement and service development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
