Outpatient Department Manager

Job summary Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa An exciting opportunity exists for the appropriately skilled and experienced candidate to join the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, as the Outpatient Department (OPD) Manager. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the planning, co-ordination and operational management of the OPD activity and patient flow. Consequently, the application of safe staffing models and allocation of effective skill mix are key. Working collaboratively with Multidisciplinary Teams across the Organisation is a central activity, therefore, the enhanced communication skills are fundamental. Other responsibilities of the role include: Ensuring the delivery of evidenced based, patient centred and high quality care Incident, risk and complaint management Recruitment and development of staff Ensure department compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements Proactive management of performance, conduct and attendance concerns in line with Trust policies Monitor department key performance indicators Service development and improvement Creation of SOPs, policies and processes Care, maintenance and complication management of central vascular access devices Compliance with infection, prevention and control policies Data interpretation and presentation Informal and formal teaching / training About us The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man. Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. We are - Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusiv e Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 158-26-220-OPDL Job locations The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool 65 Pembroke Place Liverpool L7 8YA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and