OPD Manager

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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum

Closing 15/02/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

This role includes visa sponsorship under UKVI Skilled Worker route where eligible; sponsorship depends on meeting specific requirements including skill and salary thresholds.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

We are excited to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic Band 7 Manager to the Outpatient Department at St Richards Hospital.

The post holder will provide leadership and support within the Outpatient Department. You will be fully supported by the OPD Matron and the OPD Deputy Manager. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with the resilience to meet the challenges of our busy and stimulating work environment. You should have proven time-management and clinical organisational skills as you will be required to manage this busy outpatient department.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining standards and quality in the day to day management of the department. This role will enable you to gain or demonstrate clinical skills in leadership and people management within the clinical environment. Your primary responsibilities will be to take charge of the department whilst supporting and developing junior staff by being a mentor and role model.

You will manage the department ensuring appraisals, mandatory training and competency assessments for all nursing staff are kept up to date. You will manage the e-roster and the allocation of staff to clinics whilst ensuring they are working within their level of competence.

In return we will encourage your professional development by enhancing your skills and knowledge through a personal development plan with access to educational resources both locally and beyond.

The post-holder will be a clinically based practitioner who will take a key role in strengthening the nursing contribution to patients and service users within the areas of outpatients across the organization. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the clinical leadership, management of resources including staff, budgets and quality assurance.

In partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), and in association with the OPD Matron, the post-holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless nursing service. The role is vital…