Deputy Outpatient Nurse Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Deputy Outpatient Nurse Manager The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Outpatients Deputy Nurse Manager for University Hospital Lewisham Are you dynamic, motivated and able to inspire and lead change? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to further develop their clinical and leadership skills as a Band 6 Deputy Nurse Manager for General Outpatients. This post encompasses leadership and managerial skills and is an ideal opportunity for a senior Band 6 RGN to provide leadership to theOutpatient Nursing Team and support to the Nurse Manager. You will need to be a methodical, hardworking, flexible and creative employee, who responds well to challenges. Excellent communication skills are essential to this post. Main duties of the job To provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing staff within the clinical area, and continuous quality care to a specified group ofpatients. To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area in conjunction with and in the absence of the OPD Manager.To provide support and expertise in the assessment, planning and evaluation of all patient care within the medical, surgical and orthopaedicsetting. To assist in the budgetary management, training and development of staff to provide high quality care which is evidence-based. The Trust provides an extensive range of in-house training and support in on-going professional development About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-KH8830 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing staff within the clinical area, and continuous quality care to a specified group of patients. To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area in conjunction with and in the absence of the OPD Manager. To provide support and expertise in the assessment, planning and evaluation of all patient care within the surgical and orthopaedic setting. To assist in the budgetary management, training and development of staff to provide high quality care which is evidence-based. Key Result Areas: Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in o