Deputy Ward Manager – Outpatient Department (Clatterbridge Cancer Centre)
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Ward Manager within the outpatient department at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. This is a full‑time permanent position working across Liverpool, Aintree and Paddington sites, with occasional cover at the Wirral site. The role requires a registered Nurse with outpatient experience to support the ward manager with managerial duties, change management and to be a visible clinical leader within the department.
Main duties of the role
* Provide visible clinical leadership and act as a point of escalation and role model for registered nurses.
* Assist the outpatient department manager with staffing, rostering and absence management.
* Ensure safe staffing across all outpatient sites and manage PADRs, recruitment selection and incident response.
* Support the development and maintenance of staff clinical competencies and promote professional development.
* Help optimise service delivery and support staff with training and clinical guidance.
Qualifications
* First‑level registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Evidence of consistent professional and educational development.
* BSc in Nursing, Health or management related studies or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Recognised management qualification or relevant management experience.
Experience
* Significant post‑registration experience across a range of clinical specialties.
* Experience leading service development or change.
* Teaching or mentorship experience.
* Complex problem‑solving skills.
* Experience caring for patients with tracheostomy or laryngectomy.
Knowledge and Expertise
* Understanding of political and strategic health agendas and their operational impact.
* Innovative and enthusiastic approach to practice.
* High‑level negotiation and influencing skills.
* Ability to cultivate positive relationships and communicate effectively under pressure.
* Capability to develop, plan and implement short and long‑range goals.
* Skill in networking and seeking best‑practice pathways.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
The Trust does not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment and has firmed up processes for reporting this. The Trust actively promotes diversity and inclusion and may offer sponsorship via the Skilled Worker route. Applicants must have the appropriate UK professional registration.
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