Outpatient Department Manager

Job overview

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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, maintenance and complication management of central vascular access devices
• Compliance with infection, prevention and control policies
• Data interpretation and presentation
• Informal and formal teaching / training

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.