Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Ward Manager

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

Join Our Team as the Ophthalmology Ward Manager

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Manager to oversee the Ophthalmic day case ward, pre op and casualty. In this key role, you will manage operations and lead our dedicated staff, ensuring that we provide outstanding care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily management of the department
  • Support and develop staff to excel in patient care
  • Collaborate with the directorate to enhance service delivery

If you're ready to make an impact in the world of eye care, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence: Lead the Ophthalmology Eye ward, overseeing management and staff, to deliver exceptional patient care and drive efficient departmental operations

Supporting Leadership: Provide professional guidance and backing to the team, deputising for the Matron/Lead Nurse as needed to ensure seamless operations

Clinic Expertise: Participate in clinical activity across various specialties, working closely with doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care

Professional Development: Foster practice and educational growth within the department, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Regulatory Compliance: Uphold the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant regulatory bodies' standards, maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient and staff data in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998)

Resource Management: Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, driving departmental productivity and value

Innovation and Development: Lead or contribute to projects and developments related to ward setting, addressing nursing issues and enhancing service delivery

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.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-RCO-NM397-25

Job locations

Rochdale infirmary

Whitehall street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with NMC/HPC
  • Educated to degree or diploma level
  • Recognised management or leadership qualification

Desirable

  • Ophthalmic related course
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification

Knowledge,skills and experience.

Essential

  • Proven managerial / leadership skills. Possess good organisation skills
  • Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments
  • Demonstrate an attitude of professionalism
  • Knowledge and understanding of the ophthalmic patients needs and pathway
  • Minimum of 2 years band 6 experience
  • Experience of working and supporting students and newly qualified staff
  • Can demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Highly motivated and able to work in a challenging environment. Effective change agent
  • Ability to motivate others and promote team cohesion
  • Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration with NMC/HPC
  • Educated to degree or diploma level
  • Recognised management or leadership qualification

Desirable

  • Ophthalmic related course
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification

Knowledge,skills and experience.

Essential

  • Proven managerial / leadership skills. Possess good organisation skills
  • Able to work collaboratively with other disciplines and departments
  • Demonstrate an attitude of professionalism
  • Knowledge and understanding of the ophthalmic patients needs and pathway
  • Minimum of 2 years band 6 experience
  • Experience of working and supporting students and newly qualified staff
  • Can demonstrate excellent communication skills

Desirable

  • Highly motivated and able to work in a challenging environment. Effective change agent
  • Ability to motivate others and promote team cohesion
  • Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochdale infirmary

Whitehall street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochdale infirmary

Whitehall street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Esther Fielden

esther.fielden@nca.nhs.uk

01706517290

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-RCO-NM397-25

Job locations

Rochdale infirmary

Whitehall street

Rochdale

OL12 0NB


Supporting documents

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