Ward Manager- Day Surgery Unit.
37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an experienced, organised but creative thinking Ward Manager, with great clinical and leadership skills to join our friendly and progressive team on the Day Surgery Unit . The main focus of this post will be day to day organisation of the Day Surgery Unit. You must be driven, passionate and have a desire to provide an exemplary service with our patients at its heart, as well as be compassionate and responsive to the needs of our patients and staff.
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
Work closely and collaboratively with other Ward managers/Team Leaders to support roles and promote the corporate needs of the Surgical Division
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, to ensure safe and effective discharges for the relevant area
Assist the Directorate Manager proactively in planning processes, procedures and policies to continually promote greater throughput and efficiency within the Surgical Division.
Ensure training of staff is appropriate to maximise skill mix and competency within all bands and across all teams
Always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out their duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the clinical area.
Lead, support, supervise and teach all staff, acting as a role model for the staff with regard to professional behaviour and supporting the strategy for nursing
Proactively participate within the management of the Division.
Maintain own clinical and professional development by keeping up to date with new trends and developments
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:
Safety
Care
Respect
Communication
Learning
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.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses 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

Please refer the Job description for details