Deputy ENT OPD Manager

Job summary

Are you look for a new challenge in 2026? Come and join ENT OPD at Kettering General Hospital!

Please note this is a Nursing Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy ENT Outpatients Manager to join our friendly and innovative ENT OPD. In this key role, you will be an integral part of the team, using your Management & Leadership skills to provide high-quality, patient-focused care and smooth running of the department. You will have the opportunity to take charge of the clinical & non-clinical area in the absence of the Manager, lead a team of dedicated junior staff, and mentor students, acting as a vital role model and supporting their development. We are committed to your professional growth and will support you in undertaking further specialist training such as Micro-suctioning. You will be an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 who can demonstrate sound leadership skills and experience managing the team . You will have a keen interest in ENT anatomy & physiology and cases & minor surgical procedures. Also should be able to triage as and when needed . Our team thrives on a collaborative culture rooted in the UHN NHS Values and dedicated to excellence in care. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute ideas for service improvement. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills and a passion for improving lives, we would love to welcome you aboard!

Main duties of the job

Working as a Deputy Manager on ENT OPD, The post holder will assist in the overall management of the service ensuring delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families/carers who attend our clinics which includes children . They will act as a clinical role model, setting and upholding agreed clinical standards and enabling patients to receive high quality, evidenced based care.

The post holder will also be expected to coordinate the unit, contribute to teaching, assessing, and supporting staff and students. This includes service improvement and being part of the ENT OPD Shared Decision Making Council. They will provide leadership and support to both nursing and multidisciplinary team ensuring the promotion of a safe working environment. The post holder will be an advocate for compliance with Trust values, policies and providing the Best Possible Care.

The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and network with other professionals, locally and nationally for the purpose of developing practice and the development of the service. They will be a visible presence for all patients and visitors to the area and provide a pivotal role for inter-professional working. The post holder must be proactive in organizing unit meets and be responsible in teaching new staff members & students.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed description of the main responsibilities and duties of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level /Active NMC PIN
• Professional Supervisor and Assessor Training/Preceptor Training
• Management /Leadership course

Desirable

• Band 6 Development Course
• Professional Nurse Advocate/LEO Programme

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge & Experience in an hospital setting/outpatient's department
• Ability to work independently/on own initiative & in a Team and manage work load pressure
• Demonstrates successful support of Unit Manager/Department and its visions for service delivery
• Evidence of Performance Management
• Knowledge & experience in managing e -roster/audits/datix's/complaints/appraisals/RTW and 1 -1's

Desirable

• Knowledge & Experience of ENT cases and management of any emergencies

Skills

Essential

• Sound Communication skills/ability to overcome barriers
• Co -ordination/able to multi task/situational leadership/smooth running of clinics
• Competence in all aspects of medication management

Desirable

• Counselling skills

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).