CBU Manager - Urgent and Emergency Care in Milton Keynes

Job summaryAn experienced, motivated and independently minded leader who is able to act on their own initiative, achieving outstanding performance as a role model of the trusts values and behaviours. With a 'can do' leadership style the CBU Manager will thrive within a climate of constant change managing the strategic direction and performance of a Clinical Business Unit within the Trust. Reporting to the Associate Director of Unplanned Care, the post holder is expected to function at a senior level within the CBU senior leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to resolve complex operational issues, in accordance with agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints. The CBU Manager will have managerial experience in leading teams, and will possess leadership skills to deal competently with complex issues in ensuring that policy is implemented and performance managed within the CBU. Main duties of the jobWorking closely with the Clinical Director and Lead nurse, the CBU Manager will lead the implementation of patient centred clinical operational strategy and plans, ensuring that systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, linking with external bodies such as commissioners about service developments, contracts and clinical care pathways whilst utilising the expertise and skills of the wider operation CBU teams. As a member of the CBU senior leadership team and Care Group management structure, the CBU Manager contributes to strategic direction and policy setting, forming an essential communications link between the CBU and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision making process.About usNorth Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.DetailsDate posted21 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary 79,504 to 91,609 a year per annum plus 2% for on call ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number370-ADM8cUCM-2671Job locationsWarrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLovely LaneWarringtonWA5 1QGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a member of the CBU senior leadership team and care group management structure, the CBU Manager contributes to strategic direction and policy setting for the care group, forming an essential communications link between the care group, CBU and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision makingFULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Job description Job responsibilitiesAs a member of the CBU senior leadership team and care group management structure, the CBU Manager contributes to strategic direction and policy setting for the care group, forming an essential communications link between the care group, CBU and relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision makingFULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHEDPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree or equivalent experienceManagement qualification, MBA or equivalent Experience EssentialRecent operational experience at a senior level Skills, Knowledge and Competencies EssentialKey issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on services.A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts.DesirableKnowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systems Person Specification Qualifications EssentialDegree or equivalent experienceManagement qualification, MBA or equivalent Experience EssentialRecent operational experience at a senior level Skills, Knowledge and Competencies EssentialKey issues and pace of change facing the NHS nationally and locally, assess and describe impact on services.A high level of communication skills, to include but not exclusively, mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, training and coaching skills using well developed interpersonal skills to influence, inform, reconcile differences and resolve conflicts.DesirableKnowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)AddressWarrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLovely LaneWarringtonWA5 1QGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)AddressWarrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustLovely LaneWarringtonWA5 1QGUnited KingdomEmployer's website