Ward Manager Integrated Assessment Unit: Lead Patient Care

Tameside Hospital; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27–33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Job summary

Tameside Hospital is seeking a Ward Manager (Band 7) to lead an Integrated Assessment Unit, responsible for patient safety, experience and quality around the clock. The role requires strong clinical leadership and collaboration with urgent care teams to maintain high standards of care across the ward.

The post includes responsibility for resource use, staff development, and ensuring safe discharges within a 24-hour framework, within the Urgent and Emergency Care Division.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Essential: Diploma/Degree or working towards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership / Management

Clinical leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Governance

Budget management

Change management

Education and teaching

Education

Registered Nurse

Diploma/Degree or working towards

ENB 998/997/mentorship module

Leadership / Management Course

Immediate Life Support certificate

Job description

Tameside Hospital is seeking a Ward Manager (Band 7) to lead an Integrated Assessment Unit, responsible for patient safety, experience and quality around the clock. The role requires strong clinical leadership and collaboration with urgent care teams to maintain high standards of care across the ward.

The post includes responsibility for resource use, staff development, and ensuring safe discharges within a 24-hour framework, within the Urgent and Emergency Care Division.