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Ward Manager
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Join Our Team as the Ophthalmology Ward Manager
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Manager to oversee the Ophthalmic day case ward, pre op and casualty. In this key role, you will manage operations and lead our dedicated staff, ensuring that we provide outstanding care to our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the daily management of the department
* Support and develop staff to excel in patient care
* Collaborate with the directorate to enhance service delivery
If you're ready to make an impact in the world of eye care, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence: Lead the Ophthalmology Eye ward, overseeing management and staff, to deliver exceptional patient care and drive efficient departmental operations
Supporting Leadership: Provide professional guidance and backing to the team, deputising for the Matron/Lead Nurse as needed to ensure seamless operations
Clinic Expertise: Participate in clinical activity across various specialties, working closely with doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care
Professional Development: Foster practice and educational growth within the department, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Regulatory Compliance: Uphold the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant regulatory bodies' standards, maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient and staff data in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998)
Resource Management: Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, driving departmental productivity and value
Innovation and Development: Lead or contribute to projects and developments related to ward setting, addressing nursing issues and enhancing service delivery
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 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 with NMC/HPC
* Educated to degree or diploma level
* Recognised management or leadership qualification
* Ophthalmic related course
Knowledge,skills and experience.
* Proven managerial / leadership skills. Possess good organisation skills
* Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments
* Demonstrate an attitude of professionalism
* Knowledge and understanding of the ophthalmic patients needs and pathway
* Minimum of 2 years band 6 experience
* Experience of working and supporting students and newly qualified staff
* Highly motivated and able to work in a challenging environment. Effective change agent
* Ability to motivate others and promote team cohesion
* Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
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.
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