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Ward Manager - Outpatient Department
The closing date is 09 October 2025
Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Join Us as Outpatient Department Manager at Bury Care Organisation
Are you a passionate, forward-thinking healthcare professional ready to make a real difference? We're looking for an enthusiastic leader to take the helm of our bustling Outpatient Department at Bury Care Organisation.
This is a prestigious 6-month secondment opportunity -- exclusive to internal applicants.
Please ensure you have your line manager's authorization before applying.
As Ward Manager, you will be the driving force behind clinical excellence and team inspiration. Your leadership will shape the future of patient care within our vibrant outpatient services, which span a diverse range of specialties across the NCA.
We're seeking a dynamic, innovative individual who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and inspiring their team to excel.
Why Join Us?
* Lead a multidisciplinary team in a busy, supportive environment
* Influence positive outcomes for a wide range of patients
* Be at the forefront of innovative outpatient care
If you're ready to lead with passion and purpose, and to contribute to a healthcare facility renowned for its dedication and excellence, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Become a Leading Force in Outpatient Care as Ward Manager!
As Ward Manager, you will be the cornerstone of effective managerial and clinical leadership within our Outpatient Department. Your role is pivotal in setting the standard--serving as a role model and a source of nursing expertise and specialist knowledge.
You will ensure your team consistently delivers exceptional, patient-centred care, adhering to all local and trust policies, guidelines, and best practices. Your leadership will inspire excellence, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and uphold the high standards that define our commitment to quality healthcare.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* Evidence of leadership/management training
Knowledge, Training and Experience
* Evidence of leadership/Management of Team
* Evidence based clinical knowledge
* Involvement in development of protocols and clinical audit
* Understanding of the outpatient setting
* Ability to demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
* Previous experience of working in an OPD setting
Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility
* Ability to coordinate and manage workload effectively
* Knowledge and experience in supporting and managing the governance agenda
* Good interprofessional working experience
* Ability to use reflective practice to continuously improve the standard of patient care
* Substantial band 6 experience
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.
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