CBU Manager – Urgent and Emergency Care

Company: National Health Service
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the Clinical Business Unit within the trust, driving strategic direction, performance, and policy implementation. You will work closely with clinical leadership to translate patient-centred operational plans into compliant processes and governance, while engaging with external bodies and stakeholders. You’ll operate at a senior level to resolve complex issues, coach staff, and shape decisions that align with Trust objectives. This is an opportunity to influence care pathways and drive transformation in a dynamic NHS environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working
  • supportive NHS environment
  • competitive salary
  • on-call allowance (2%)
  • opportunity to work in a teaching hospital
  • anti-racist approach

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of patient-centred operational strategy within the CBU
  • Ensure systems and processes comply with legislation and governance requirements
  • Liaise with commissioners and external bodies on service developments and contracts
  • Contribute to strategic direction and policy setting as part of the senior leadership team
  • Provide coaching and ensure engagement of clinical, staff and stakeholders in decision making

Key requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Management qualification, MBA or equivalent
  • Recent operational senior-level experience
  • Strong communication skills (mediation, negotiation, consultation, facilitation, presentation, coaching)
  • Knowledge/desire to understand computerised financial, management, budgetary, and workforce information systems
  • vision and strategic thinking
  • coaching leadership style
  • stakeholder engagement
  • Computerised financial management systems
  • Budgetary management systems
  • Workforce information systems

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Posted: October 24th, 2026