Ward Manager - Acute Medicine

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ward Manager for based on the Acute Medical Ward at Salford Care Organisation.

L4 is acute Medical ward within the Integrated Care Division. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that is passionate about the care of patient's within acute medicine and aspires to deliver high quality care within a team of innovative professionals where every individual's contribution is valued. You will be a driver for providing high quality care for our patients, bringing innovative ideas for change and improvement.

Main duties of the job

Ward L4 cares for patients with various medical conditions. The team work closely with all other members of the multi disciplinary team to ensure the patient is cared for in a holistic manner throughout their inpatient stay to ensure the patient is safely discharged at the earliest opportunity.

The ward is working towards the Nursing Assessment and Accreditation system which is the Quality Assessment Tool within the organisation. As the ward manager you would be an integral part of achieving this with the support from the senior leadership and a dynamic team.

We are looking for a senior nurse with appropriate experience and excellent leadership qualities to lead the team. You will use your skills to create a vision, influencing change and ensuring seamless care. The role can be high pressured at times and the ability to meet deadlines is essential. You will be supported by the senior nursing team to deliver on what is required within the role.

Within this role you will also be an integral part of the clinical team ensuring care is delivered to patients.

If you have the skills, drive and desire to succeed in this role we would like to hear from you. Experienced Band 6's with proven leadership abilities are welcome to apply.

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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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.