Deputy Nursing Manager - Outpatients

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'