Exciting Opportunity for a Dynamic Ward Manager

Join our vibrant team at the Trauma Assessment and Stabilisation Unit (TASU) in the heart of the Trauma and Orthopaedics department! We're seeking a highly motivated nurse for a 10-month role as Ward Manager, stepping in during maternity leave.

Whether you're an experienced Ward Manager or an ambitious Band 6 nurse looking to take your skills to the next level, this is your chance to shine! While experience in Trauma Orthopaedics is a plus, we believe in investing in your growth--education and development opportunities will be at your fingertips.

At TASU, you'll lead a dedicated team in our 15-bedded unit, specialising in delivering top-notch acute surgical support to trauma patients. Work collaboratively with the Trauma Surgical Ward, T7, while benefitting from the strong support of our directorate management team and fellow Ward Managers.

If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you! Embrace the challenge and elevate your nursing career with us. Apply now and become an essential part of our trauma care team.

Main duties of the job

Are you a passionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care? As our new Ward Manager for the Trauma Assessment and Stabilisation Unit (TASU), you'll play a crucial role in fostering a safe, clean, and compassionate environment that prioritises our patients above all.

In this dynamic position, you'll lead our dedicated team daily, ensuring the highest standards of patient care through evidence-based practices. Your responsibilities will include supporting and line-managing ward staff, overseeing appraisals, mandatory training compliance, recruitment, and ensuring safe staffing levels while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Your leadership will be vital in upholding the Trust's values and policies, creating a culture of excellence and accountability. You'll take the reins in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and ensuring meticulous record-keeping in alignment with Trust procedures.

If you're ready to elevate our standards of care and lead an inspiring team, this is your opportunity to shine! Join us, drive excellence, and be a part of something extraordinary.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

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Essential

• Notable years experience at band 6

Desirable

• Experience working as a band 7

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Essential

• Managing a team

Desirable

• Substantial years ward working

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward T8 - The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

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