Ward Manager - Acute Medicine

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Manager based on the Acute Medical Ward at Salford Care Organisation.

L4 is an acute Medical ward within the Integrated Care Division. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that is passionate about the care of patients within acute medicine and aspires to deliver high-quality care within a team of innovative professionals where every individual's contribution is valued. You will be a driver for providing high-quality care for our patients, bringing innovative ideas for change and improvement.

Main duties of the job

Ward L4 cares for patients with various medical conditions. The team works closely with all other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the patient is cared for in a holistic manner throughout their inpatient stay to ensure the patient is safely discharged at the earliest opportunity.

The ward is working towards the Nursing Assessment and Accreditation system, which is the Quality Assessment Tool within the organisation. As the ward manager, you would be an integral part of achieving this with the support from the senior leadership and a dynamic team.

We are looking for a senior nurse with appropriate experience and excellent leadership qualities to lead the team. You will use your skills to create a vision, influence change, and ensure seamless care. The role can be high pressured at times and the ability to meet deadlines is essential. You will be supported by the senior nursing team to deliver on what is required within the role.

Within this role, you will also be an integral part of the clinical team ensuring care is delivered to patients.

If you have the skills, drive, and desire to succeed in this role, we would like to hear from you. Experienced Band 6's with proven leadership abilities are welcome to apply.

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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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 mean 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 responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person 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

Qualifications & Registration

• Current NMC registration
• Degree level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Band 6 experience within an acute medicine setting
• Management and Leadership qualification or experience
• Post basic qualification or experience in specialty

Acute Medicine Experience

• Acute Medical Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust