Ward Manager - Acute Medical Unit
The closing date is 10 May 2026
Band 7 - Ward Manager - Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
37.5 hours per week
Now is an exciting time to join the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust. The Trust is constantly developing and improving Urgent and Emergency Care Services to meet the needs of the people of Tameside and the surrounding area.
The Urgent and Emergency Care Division is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Ward Manager to lead patient safety, experience and quality within their area.
We were awarded a Good by the CQC at the last visit and we are now working towards improving on this.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
* To carry continuous responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward/department, making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24-hour basis.
* To work closely and collaboratively with other Ward Managers/Team Leaders to support roles and promote the corporate needs of the Urgent and Emergency Care Division.
* To work closely with clinic team leaders and have a knowledge base in urgent care.
* To carry continuous responsibility for the management of the designated area/team making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24 hours basis, ensuring safe and effective discharges for the relevant area.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.
Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* Registered Nurse with current registration
* ENB 998/997/mentorship module or equivalent
* Diploma/Degree or working towards
* Immediate Life Support certificate
* Leadership / Management Course
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
* Proven clinical practice and professional development
* Proven experience of unit/line management/ staff supervision
* Proven experience and involvement in change management
* Evidence of leadership experience
* Evidence of involvement in Performance review / appraisal
* Clinical expert in the area of practice
* Must ensure that exemplary standards of care are maintained
* Excellent understanding of risk management process
* Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
* Knowledge of governance
* Expanded role skills
* Excellent leadership and organisational skills
* Skilled motivator
* Skilled negotiator
* Able to manage difficult situations
* Able to address and solve complex problems
* An understanding of HR policies and Trust procedures
* Proven experience of governance
Knowledge
* Knowledge of budget management
* Knowledge of recruitment and retention
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.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata per annum
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