About this role
Job summary
The role of the Outpatient Lead Nurse is to provide leadership along with operational oversight for nursing services within the outpatient department. You will ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-focused care while leading, with the support of the Outpatient Manager you will be assisting in developing the outpatient nursing team. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Lead and support the Outpatient nursing team, promoting a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.Assist the Outpatient Manager in coordinating staffing levels and clinic schedules to ensure safe and effective service provision.Mentor, coach, and develop team members, supporting the Outpatient Manager with appraisals, training, and professional growth.Provide clinical support and, where required, deliver direct patient care. Ensure high standards of patient assessment, treatment, and health education.Promote adherence to best practice, policies, and clinical guidelines. Act as a role model, upholding professional standards and patient dignity.
About us
Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.
Job description Job responsibilities
Nursing Team Leader | Out Patients | Full time| Permanent | Manchester | Outstanding CQC rating
Spire Manchester Hospital is seeking an experienced Outpatients Team Leader to join our established, supportive and high-performing nursing team.
This is a key leadership role within a busy, fast-paced outpatient department, ideal for a nurse who thrives on responsibility, enjoys developing others and has a strong background in outpatient services.
About Spire Manchester Hospital
Spire Manchester is a £65m state-of-the-art hospital, offering a wide range of specialisms within a modern and progressive environment. With over 800 colleagues on site and continued service expansion, this is an exciting time to join a hospital committed to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.
Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.
Duties and responsibilities
As Outpatients Team Leader, you will provide visible clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing services within the outpatient department. Working closely with the Outpatient Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality care while supporting the ongoing development of the nursing team.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing day-to-day leadership and support to the outpatient nursing team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement Supporting the Outpatient Manager with workforce planning, clinic coordination and safe staffing levels in a high-volume department Coaching, mentoring and developing team members, including supporting appraisals, training and professional development Providing hands-on clinical support and direct patient care when required Ensuring consistently high standards of patient assessment, care delivery and health education Promoting compliance with policies, procedures, clinical guidelines and best practice Acting as a role model, maintaining professional standards, patient dignity and safety at all times Who we're looking for
NMC registered nurse with a valid pin and no restrictions Essential: Significant experience working within an outpatient setting Confident leading teams in a busy clinical environment Up to date with mandatory training, including infection control and health & safety Self-motivated, organised and able to work with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective professional relationships Passionate about developing others and maintaining high clinical standards Flexible approach to working patterns Excellent organisational skills Strong leadership skills Strong teaching skills Flexible approach to work and working patterns
Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue.
From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on 07525887973 or [email protected]
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions Previous experience working in an outpatient environment is essential
Experience Essential
Providing day-to-day leadership and support to the outpatient nursing team, fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability and continuous improvement Supporting the Outpatient Manager with workforce planning, clinic coordination and safe staffing levels in a high-volume department Coaching, mentoring and developing team members, including supporting appraisals, training and professional development Providing hands-on clinical support and direct patient care when required Ensuring consistently high standards of patient assessment, care delivery and health education Promoting compliance with policies, procedures, clinical guidelines and best practice Acting as a role model, maintaining professional standards, patient dignity and safety at all times
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address 170 Barlow Moor Rd, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2AF
Manchester
M20 2AF
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)