Unit Manager for Acute Medicine

Tameside Hospital; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Flexible working

Leave allowance

Job summary

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Unit Manager in Acute Medicine (Band 7). This 37.5-hour role leads the AMU/IAU team, shaping patient flow, quality and safety, and workforce development.

You will work with an experienced Acute Medicine Matron and Practice Based Educator to develop staff, drive improvements and deliver excellent patient care in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Acute Medicine teams.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry continuous responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward/department, ensuring highest standards of patient care 24/7.
• Collaborate closely with Ward Managers/Team Leaders to support roles and corporate needs of the Urgent and Emergency Care Division.
• Work with clinic team leaders and maintain knowledge base in urgent care.
• Ensure safe and effective discharges for the designated area with resource efficiency.

Job description

Unit Manager - Acute Medicine - Band 7 37.5 hours per week Are you an experienced and inspirational nurse leader looking for your next challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and forward‑thinking Unit Manager for Acute Medicine to join the Urgent & Emergency Care Division at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers the opportunity to lead one of the Trust's key Acute Medicine areas, with responsibility for either the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) or the Integrated Assessment Unit (IAU), depending on service requirements. Both areas sit at the heart of the patient journey, delivering rapid assessment, treatment, clinical decision‑making and timely discharge planning for patients presenting with acute medical conditions. We are seeking an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, developing high‑performing teams and driving continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient outcomes while leading a dedicated and skilled multidisciplinary workforce within a fast‑paced and rewarding environment. This is an excellent time to join our organisation. Following our most recent CQC inspection, Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust was ratedGood, and we continue our journey towards excellence. What makes this role particularly attractive is the strong support structure available. You will work alongside a dedicated Acute Medicine Matron who is committed to developing and empowering nursing leaders, as well as a Practice Based Educator who supports workforce development, education, competency achievement and career progression. Together, they provide an environment where staff can thrive, innovate and realise their full potential. If you are an ambitious leader looking for the opportunity to shape services, influence patient flow, improve quality and safety, and develop the future workforce within Acute Medicine, we would love to hear from you.

• 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

Tameside & 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
• Excellence

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.

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.