Outpatient Department Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Outpatient Department (OPD) Manager at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. The role involves planning, coordinating, and operationally managing OPD activity and patient flow, ensuring safe staffing and effective skill mix. The post holder will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, focusing on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Key responsibilities include incident management, staff development, and service improvement.
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- First level degree in related subject.
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
Desirable criteria
- Management Qualification
- Recognised teaching /mentorship qualification
- Knowledge and Expertise
- Knowledge of Cancer, treatment modalities and services
- Role of Charities and partnership working in the NHS.
- NHS structures and functions
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer, or the speciality.
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of multi- professional working
- Project management experience
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- First level degree in related subject.
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
- Management Qualification
- Recognised teaching /mentorship qualification
- Knowledge and Expertise
- Knowledge of Cancer, treatment modalities and services
- Role of Charities and partnership working in the NHS.
- NHS structures and functions
- Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer, or the speciality.
- Experience of teaching
- In-depth specialist experience
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of multi- professional working
- Project management experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
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An exciting opportunity exists for the appropriately skilled and experienced candidate to join the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, as the Outpatient Department (OPD) Manager.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination and operational management of the OPD activity and patient flow. Consequently, the application of safe staffing models and allocation of effective skill mix are key. Working collaboratively with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Organisation is a central activity, therefore, the enhanced communication skills are fundamental.
Other responsibilities of the role include:
- Ensuring the delivery of evidenced based, patient centred and high quality care
- Incident, risk and complaint management
- Recruitment and development of staff
- Ensure department compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements
- Proactive management of performance, conduct and attendance concerns in line with Trust policies
- Monitor department key performance indicators
- Service development and improvement
- Creation of SOPs, policies and processes
- Care
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