Unit Manager – Acute Medicine, Lead Urgent Care Team

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Unit Manager in Acute Medicine. The post leads one of the Trust’s key Acute Medicine areas and may oversee the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) or the Integrated Assessment Unit (IAU) depending on service needs.

The role focuses on rapid assessment, clinical decision-making and timely discharge planning for patients with acute conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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 on a 24-hour basis.
• Work closely with Ward Managers/Team Leaders to support roles and promote the corporate needs of the Urgent and Emergency Care Division.
• Collaborate with clinic team leaders and maintain knowledge in urgent care.
• Ensure safe and effective discharges for the designated area / team and efficient use of resources.

Job description

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Unit Manager in Acute Medicine. The post leads one of the Trust’s key Acute Medicine areas and may oversee the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) or the Integrated Assessment Unit (IAU) depending on service needs.

The role focuses on rapid assessment, clinical decision-making and timely discharge planning for patients with acute conditions.