Deputy Nursing Manager - Outpatients

Deputy Outpatients Manager | Harpenden | Full Time | 37.5 | Permanent 

Are you an experienced Outpatient Nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where high-quality patient care and exceptional service delivery are at the heart of everything you do?

If so, Spire Harpenden Hospital would love to hear from you! We’re looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Outpatients Manager to support the continued growth, excellence and innovation of our Outpatients Department.

🌟 Why Join Us?

At Spire Harpenden, you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team working within a respected private hospital known for outstanding patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your voice is valued, your development is supported, and your impact is truly felt across the department.

The Role

As our Deputy Outpatients Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Outpatients Manager in ensuring the smooth, efficient and high‑quality running of our services. You’ll be hands‑on—balancing clinical work with leadership responsibilities - while championing Spire’s values and driving continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Outpatients Manager in the development and delivery of exceptional outpatient services.
• Leading clinical and operational activities to ensure we meet key performance and quality standards.
• Acting as a role model by promoting behaviours that align with Spire’s purpose and values.
• Ensuring patient information is managed in line with Data Protection and hospital policies.
• Encouraging a safe, inclusive and high‑quality working environment.
• Assisting with audits, governance, risk management and performance reviews.
• Building strong working relationships with external partners to share best practice.
• Taking responsibility for departmental management when the Outpatients Manager is unavailable.

What We’re Looking For Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with a relevant Diploma or Degree.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Senior-level experience within an outpatients setting.
• Experience leading a team and working autonomously.
• Experience managing clinical audits - desirable

Contract: A flexible working pattern of 37.5 hours over 4/5 days per week Monday to Saturday 07:30-21:00

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our people are our difference — it’s their dedication, warmth, and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it’s more than treating patients; it’s about genuinely looking after people.

About Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services'