About this role
Job summary As our Deputy Outpatients Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Outpatients Manager in ensuring the smooth, efficient and highquality running of our services. You'll be handson-balancing clinical work with leadership responsibilities - while championing Spire's values and driving continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job Supporting the Outpatients Manager in the development and delivery of exceptional outpatient services. Leading clinical and operational activities to ensure we meet key performance and quality standards. Acting as a role model by promoting behaviours that align with Spire's purpose and values. Ensuring patient information is managed in line with Data Protection and hospital policies. Encouraging a safe, inclusive and highquality working environment. Assisting with audits, governance, risk management and performance reviews. Building strong working relationships with external partners to share best practice. Taking responsibility for departmental management when the Outpatients Manager is unavailable.
About us Why Join Us?
At Spire Harpenden, you'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team working within a respected private hospital known for outstanding patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your voice is valued, your development is supported, and your impact is truly felt across the department.
Job description Job responsibilities Deputy Outpatients Manager | Harpenden | Full Time | 37.5 | Permanent Are you an experienced Outpatient Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where high-quality patient care and exceptional service delivery are at the heart of everything you do? If so, Spire Harpenden Hospital would love to hear from you! We're looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Outpatients Manager to support the continued growth, excellence and innovation of our Outpatients Department. Why Join Us? At Spire Harpenden, you'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team working within a respected private hospital known for outstanding patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your voice is valued, your development is supported, and your impact is truly felt across the department. The Role As our Deputy Outpatients Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Outpatients Manager in ensuring the smooth, efficient and highquality running of our services. You'll be handson-balancing clinical work with leadership responsibilities - while championing Spire's values and driving continuous improvement. What you'll be doing: - Supporting the Outpatients Manager in the development and delivery of exceptional outpatient services. - Leading clinical and operational activities to ensure we meet key performance and quality standards. - Acting as a role model by promoting behaviours that align with Spire's purpose and values. - Ensuring patient information is managed in line with Data Protection and hospital policies. - Encouraging a safe, inclusive and highquality working environment. - Assisting with audits, governance, risk management and performance reviews. - Building strong working relationships with external partners to share best practice. - Taking responsibility for departmental management when the Outpatients Manager is unavailable. What We're Looking For Essential - Registered Nurse (NMC) with a relevant Diploma or Degree. - Evidence of ongoing professional development - Senior-level experience within an outpatients setting. - Experience leading a team and working autonomously. - Experience managing clinical audits - desirable Contract: A flexible working pattern of 37.5 hours over 4/5 days per week Monday to Saturday 07:30-21:00 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 Our people are our difference - it's their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than treating patients; it's about genuinely looking after people. About Spire Healthcare Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services'
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC) with a relevant Diploma or Degree.
Experience Essential
Senior-level experience within an outpatients setting. Experience leading a team and working autonomously.
Desirable
Experience managing clinical audits - desirable
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 Ambrose Ln, Harpenden AL5 4BP
Harpenden
AL5 4BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)