UEC and SCC Manager

Employer NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board Employer type NHS Site No 1 Lakeside 920 Centre Park Town Warrington Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 29/10/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the changing shape of NHS commissioning in Cheshire and Merseyside. Our current organisational structure supports effective working both locally and across Cheshire and Merseyside as we develop as an Integrated Care System.

The population of Cheshire and Merseyside is diverse and growing and we are keen to see that diversity recognised within our own workforce. As an employer we seek to open opportunities for our staff to gain new skills, gain knowledge and develop careers in heath and care.

We welcome students, staff, people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientation, physical abilities, backgrounds, and philosophies and those who are accepting of others. Our goal is to support all of our workforce in their work, if you believe you can bring your skills and experiences and an open-minded approach into our fast paced and dynamic organisation, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive experience for all of our staff.

Are you a highly motivated operational or transformation professional looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated UEC & SCC Manager to join the Cheshire and Merseyside Urgent and Emergency Care Team. This exciting role sits at the heart of the System Coordination Centre (SCC), supporting both day-to-day operational resilience and the delivery of major transformation programmes across a population of more than 2.7 million people

This is a fast-paced, high-profile role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with NHS providers, local authorities, ambulance services, primary care, community services and NHS England to support operational resilience, manage system pressures, and deliver major improvement programmes.

What you'll do

• Lead the day-to-day coordination of the Cheshire and Merseyside System Coordination Centre.
• Support system partners during periods of operational pressure and escalation.
• Drive improvement programmes focused on patient flow, care coordination, hospital discharge, admission avoidance and urgent care transformation.
• Monitor system performance, risks and operational pressures, turning insight into action.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings, and analysis for senior leaders.
• Support delivery of key priorities including ambulance handovers, four-hour performance, length of stay reduction and corridor care improvement.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners.

We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside's record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities.

Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer.

We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest.

Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities.

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