Department Manager (Trauma Outpatients)

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Trauma Outpatients Department. The role involves providing high-quality specialist care and exercising clinical leadership in a busy environment. You will manage a diverse patient group and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care. Opportunities for leadership and improvement training are available, aiming to equip staff with the necessary skills for effective management and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of high‑quality specialist care through the Trauma Outpatients Service.
• Exercise an expert clinical and leadership function in the assessment of care needs.
• Actively contribute to the multidisciplinary team with essential nursing skills.
• Develop, implement and evaluate care in the Department.
• Promote a positive image of the clinical area and the Trust.
• Manage the Department budget to ensure the best use of resources.
• Maintain STAQC accreditation through weekly audit.

Job description

Overview

The Trauma Outpatients Department located within the James Cook University Hospital (and satellite clinics) serves patients attending for a range of Orthopaedic problems. You will see approximately 500 patients per week through a range of Orthopaedic Adult and Paediatric clinics. Satellite clinics are located at Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, Redcar Primary Care Hospital, East Cleveland Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide delivery of high‑quality specialist care through the Trauma Outpatients Service.
• Exercise an expert clinical and leadership function in the assessment of care needs for the Orthopaedic client group.
• Actively contribute to the multidisciplinary team by demonstrating essential specialist nursing skills to meet the needs of this client group.
• Develop, implement and evaluate care on the Department with support from the clinical matron and wider Senior Leadership Team, while delivering safe, evidence‑based nursing care and involving families and carers as partners in care.
• Promote the positive image of the clinical area and the Trust by being a role model, having a clear vision and using direct clinical leadership to ensure an excellent patient experience and operational excellence.
• Manage the Department budget in conjunction with the senior management team to ensure the best use of resources.
• Maintain STAQC accreditation through continuous weekly audit against the agreed standards.

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme supports leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. Expected training sessions include:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The Leadership and Improvement Programme Aims

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.