Unit Manager

Job summary

Exciting leadership opportunity alert! We are seeking a dedicated Unit Manager to steer the clinical management and inspire a passionate team within our Acute Medical Unit (AMU). This bustling 24-hour unit features 50 inpatient beds and provides vital care for patients facing acute medical conditions across various specialties.

As a Unit Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the patient experience, ensuring high-quality care, and fostering a supportive team environment where every contribution is recognized. Your leadership will guide a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere, ideal for someone who thrives on challenges and strives for excellence.

Collaboration is key in our unit, as we work closely with our Emergency Department, assessment areas, and Medical Division colleagues to create a seamless patient journey from admission to discharge. Your ability to inspire and innovate will directly impact patient outcomes and overall team performance.

Join us in this rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients and staff alike. If you're ready to take on this challenge and lead a team in delivering exceptional care, we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Step into a transformative leadership role as the Unit Manager of our Acute Medical Unit! In this key position, you will not only provide effective managerial oversight but also inspire excellence through your clinical leadership. Your commitment to serving as a role model will empower your team and foster an environment where nursing expertise and specialized knowledge thrive.

Lead a dedicated group of professionals as you ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care. With a strong focus on adherence to local and trust policies and guidelines, you'll play a vital role in shaping best practices that enhance patient outcomes. Your expertise will guide the team in navigating the complexities of acute medical care, enabling them to deliver both timely and compassionate support to patients during their most critical moments.

Join us in this dynamic environment where your leadership can make a meaningful impact on both patient care and team development. If you are passionate about advancing nursing excellence and driving innovative practices, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

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.