Unit Manager - Main Outpatients and Satellite Unit

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Main Outpatients Department incorporating the Satellite Unit at Mid Cheshire NHS foundation Trust. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced, competent Health Care professional who has a passion for continuing improvement within the Main Outpatients Department to provide an excellent patient journey.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the team and varied specialised clinics.

Previous management experience is essential. Willing to cross cover for VIN Outpatient Manager if required.

Main duties of the job

The postholder's responsibilities will include:-

Develop, implement and monitor systems and processes to ensure that patient needs are comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to changing health care needs and varying levels of complexity.

Initiate, implement and monitor changes and improvements to practice in terms of patient flow according to service plans and objectives, providing clinical leadership, expertise, advice and guidance.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met within the outpatient areas and the running of clinics are efficient.

Ensure that patients, relatives/carers are involved in all aspects of care, to provide reassurance and support and assist their understanding and co-operation.

Ensure that the clinical area is safe for practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use and taking action to resolve problems.

Ensure that all staff are able to recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Collect, collate, and report information, ensuring that accurate patient records/documentation are maintained, taking action to solve problems.

Work collaboratively with HR and workforce partners to ensure all mandatory training is up to date, clinical skills and knowledge are maintained.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An experienced and competent health care professional who has continuous responsibility for the leadership and management of a unit. The post holder is responsible for achieving clinical excellence in the quality of care provided through the best use of the team, by allocating work appropriately, using resources effectively, developing and implementing policy and guidelines, and by controlling an agreed financial budget. The post holder will also work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families and take an active part in contributing to the wider activities and strategic plans of the Trust.

Person Specification

NMC Registered

Essential

• NMC Registered

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Leadership Qualification
• Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Acute medical experience
• Leadership Qualification
• Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues
• Band 6 and above experience

Communication

Essential

• Advanced Communication skills
• Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).