Women’s Health Department Manager
HCA Healthcare
- Location
- The Wellington Hospital
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
About this role
Outpatient Department Manager (Breast Unit & Specialist Services) London, The Wellington Hospital / Wellington Hospital Outpatients Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Permanent Every patient's experience of breast and women's health services is personal. That's why we're looking for a compassionate and experienced Department Manager to lead our Breast Unit and associated outpatient services at the Wellington Hospital Outpatient Centre. We are embarking on an exciting phase of growth and transformation across our outpatient services. In addition to leading the Breast Unit, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing the future outpatient offering on the 3rd Floor. As services evolve, the portfolio may expand to include a broader range of specialist outpatient services such as women's health, physician-led clinics, primary care and other multidisciplinary services, creating a unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to influence strategy, service development and operational delivery across a growing business unit At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you’ll do: Provide clinical, operational and professional leadership for the Breast Unit and outpatient services, ensuring safe, effective and high quality patient care Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary breast care team, creating a positive and supportive working environment Drive service development and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes Build strong working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary stakeholders to support seamless patient pathways Monitor governance, quality and performance measures, implementing appropriate actions to support continuous improvement What you’ll bring: Clinical background with current professional registration in a relevant healthcare profession Previous experience working within a breast service Proven track record of successfully managing a multidisciplinary team and supporting colleagues to deliver high quality care Operational and service management experience, including leading service improvements and influencing change Proven experience in service development, working closely with consultants and stakeholders across a multidisciplinary team environment to improve services and patient outcomes A strong track record of building effective relationships with consultants and stakeholders to support service expansion and new service implementation. Commercial awareness and an ability to balance operational excellence with growth opportunities and strategic objectives . Experience managing complex services through periods of change and organisational development. Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible