Children’s Services Outpatient Nurse Manager

NHS; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Department Manager for the Children's Outpatient Department. The ideal candidate will oversee nursing care, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. NHS experience and a Registered Children's Nurse qualification are essential. This is a full-time fixed-term position with competitive pay between £47,810 and £54,710.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NHS experience is essential.
• Must be a Registered Children's Nurse.
• Desired qualifications include a Management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Children's Outpatient Department.
• Provide professional leadership and supervision.
• Implement national best practice guidance for paediatrics.

Skills

NHS experience

Registered Children's Nurse

Teaching/Mentoring qualification

Management/Leadership experience

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Education

Degree level of study or significant and relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Harrogate Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Children's Outpatient Department as Department manager.

The successful candidate will provide high quality, evidence based nursing care in a clinic setting and facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the service. The post holder will have a continuing responsibility for the needs of the department, as well as development, implementation and evaluation of care pathways. Oversee the coordination of the nursing and support team, and staffing according to clinic activity and patient flow through the Outpatient department and across all areas.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for all aspects of the day to day management and nursing care provided by Children's Outpatients
• To provide professional leadership including line management, supervision/appraisal within the outpatient department
• To drive the implementation of national best practice guidance for paediatrics across the organisation, working in collaboration with the Matron for Children's Services and Children's Specialist Nurses
• To offer specialist advice and support to health care professionals
• To contribute to strategies and policies for service improvement and development
• Setting standards of care in conjunction with other disciplines, co-ordinate services so that total patient care needs are identified; ensuring individual patient care is given. This involves regular reviewing and updating of patient information, working protocols and pathways.
• This post will provide managerial advice and support to staff and patients.
• The successful candidate will maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations, maintenance and provision of equipment bearing in mind Infection Control policies, decontamination processes and COSHH requirements.
• The successful candidate will be accountable for and manage budgets and ensure cost effectiveness.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 421-PSC-3358R

Job locations: Harrogate District Foundation Trust, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SX

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Leanne Likaj on [e-mail]

Person Specification

Shortlisting Essential

• NHS experience
• Registered Children\'s Nurse
• Teaching / Mentoring qualification
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Degree level of study or significant and relevant experience.
• Management / Leadership qualification or demonstrate similar experience
• Previous experience within an Outpatient department

Desirable

• Masters Level study
• Nurse Prescriber (or working towards)
• Management of patient care within an Outpatient setting

Disclosures

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX