Unit Manager

Job reference: 001639

Band and Salary: Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515 (2026/2027 payscales), pro rata for roles less than 37.5 hours

Closing date: 30/10/2026

Department: 162003 - Surgical and Treatment Hub DDH

Location: Dewsbury District Hospital

Employment type: Permanent

Staff Group: Nursing and Midwifery Registered

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Contract length: Not specified

Contact information
Evie Crossfield - Lead Nurse
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The Unit Manager (Band 7 full time), within the MY Surgical Hub at Dewsbury is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse or allied health care professional looking to broaden their leadership experience, or for an existing Band 7 seeking a new challenge. The successful candidate will play a key role in the ongoing development, leadership and delivery of our multi-speciality elective surgical service.

The MY Surgical Hub is a unique and evolving service, comprising approximately 50 WTE staff. The unit has nine outpatient clinic rooms, four major treatment rooms supporting procedures under local anaesthetic, and two operating theatres for operations under general anaesthetic. The Hub is working towards achieving NHS England's GIRFT Accreditation status next year, and the successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in supporting and leading this work alongside the Lead Nurse, and wider MDT.

You will work closely with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, including the Lead Nurse, Clinical Lead, Patient Service Managers, booking teams, reception and administrative colleagues, as well as our wider clinical teams. The MY Surgical Hub supports a broad range of specialties, including General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, OMFS, Pain, Cardiology, Podiatry, Plastics, Ophthalmology and Vascular Surgery. The service continues to develop and expand the procedures it offers, with a strong focus on delivering safe, effective and outstanding patient care.

We welcome applicants from candidates who can demonstrate the leadership skills, experience and ambition required to undertake this rewarding role. Previous surgical experience is essential, alongside a commitment to service development, effective team leadership and the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.

Any potential candidates should note the expectation of successful post holder will be to work a 5-day working week (7.5 hours per day), in line with the trusts band 7 Unit Manager Supervisory status. The post holder will also be expected to cover the Band 7 Surgical Bleep Rota in which training and support will be provided, and they will also be expected to engage in divisional meetings some of which will take place across site.

The successful candidate will embody the Trust values of Caring, High Standards, Respect and Improving, demonstrating these in all aspects of leadership, service delivery and team management. They will be expected to create a positive and inclusive culture where patients, colleagues and partners are treated with dignity and respect, while maintaining a focus on delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.

As a senior leader within the MY Surgical Hub, the post holder will be expected to understand and contribute to the Trust's strategic priorities of Access to Care, Quality of Care, Staff Experience and Financial Sustainability. By balancing these priorities and leading teams effectively, they will help ensure the delivery of an excellent patient experience every time, supporting the Trust's ambition to provide outstanding care for the communities we serve.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated leader to influence service development, support innovation and continuous improvement, and play a key role in…