Specialist Surgery Outpatient Department Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and motivated nurse to lead our Specialist Surgery Outpatient team, covering Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), Oro-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (OMFS), and Orthodontic Outpatient care. As Department Manager, you will be the driving force behind clinical excellence and team inspiration. Your leadership will shape the future of patient care within our Head and Neck outpatient services. The successful candidate will lead and manage outpatient services across ENT, OMFS, and Orthodontics at Rotherham General Hospital for both adults and children. You will work closely with the Matron, Leadership Team, Medical Teams, Clinical Governance Team, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care. You will drive service improvements and support clinical governance initiatives across the department.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative leader who is:

• Passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Skilled in team leadership and motivation.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and confident working with data.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with senior colleagues.

Main duties of the job

As department manager, you will provide effective managerial and clinical leadership within our specialist surgery outpatient department. This role is pivotal to setting standards and the post holder will be a role model and source of nursing expertise and specialist knowledge. You will ensure your team consistently deliver exceptional, patient centred care adhering to all local and trust policies, guidelines and best practices. Your leadership will inspire excellence, foster a culture of continuous improvement and uphold the high standards of quality healthcare provided to our patients. Please see attached job description for more in depth information

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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