Outreach Services Manager

Beatson Cancer Charity; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

EAP access

Job summary

Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families. The role combines operational leadership, team development, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight.

The successful candidate should bring substantial health or social care experience and a compassionate commitment to supporting people

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent professional qualification in health or social care.
• At least five years’ practice experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.
• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.
• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree level or equivalent qualification in health or social care

Job description

Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced, values-led Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families.

About the Role

The role combines operational leadership, team development, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight. The successful candidate should bring substantial health or social care experience, proven multidisciplinary team management, and a compassionate commitment to supporting people affected by cancer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.
• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.
• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in arelevant health or social care discipline, with at least five years’ practice experience. You will also have a minimum of three years’ experience managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment, alongside strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills. You will bring a compassionate, values-driven approach and a clear commitment to supporting people affected by cancer

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.