Outpatients Manager- Unified Breast Unit

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking an experienced Outpatients Manager for the Unified Breast Unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in Ystrad Mynach. This Band 7 role requires strong leadership to deliver patient-centred care within a busy outpatient setting.

You will be responsible for day-to-day unit management, team performance, and driving clinical excellence with a focus on high-quality patient outcomes and experience.

Qualifications

• MSc level education or evidence of working towards.
• Outpatient Experience or knowledge of Outpatient processes.
• Proven skills in motivating and influencing others.
• Show understanding of Audit process.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the unit and drive staff performance.
• Provide clinical leadership to support high-quality patient care and service improvement.
• Coordinate audit activities and ensure maintenance of service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

MSc level education

Outpatient experience

Job description

Outpatients Manager- Unified Breast Unit

Band 7

Main area Division of Surgery Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 040-NMR360-1026

Site Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Town Ystrad Mynach Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

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Job overview

Band 7 Unified Breast Unit YYF

This new and rare job opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and dynamic nurse to join our team in the unified breast unit in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr .

We are looking for a nurse who has a passion and drive to provide high quality patient centred care, who is forward thinking and motivated to join this busy team.

Our aim is to provide an effective, efficient, and patient-centred service that meets the individual needs of those in our care.

Main duties of the job

As the department manager you would be accountable for the day to day management of the unit as well as managing team performance, audit and maintaining the quality of the service delivered. You would act as a role model to the team, support staff through clinical leadership and guidance helping them to develop their own clinical skills.

The Band 7 plays a key leadership role in supporting and coordinating the team to achieve high-quality patient outcomes and an excellent patient experience.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification as well as the information above.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MSc level education or evidence of working towards
• Outpatient Experience or knowledge of Outpatient processes
• Proven skills in motivating and influencing others
• Show understanding of Audit process

Experience

• Experience demonstrating effective clinical leadership and delivering clinical excellence
• Experience in line management and all associated processes including sickness, appraisals, supervision and capability.
• Evidence of having influenced practice or service development
• Proven skills in motivating and influencing others
• Experience working in acute unit

Skills

• A high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in partnership with senior colleagues

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.