Deputy Unit Manager - Day Surgery Unit

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 April 2025

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Job summary

Band 6Deputy Unit Manager - Day Surgery UnitPermanent post

We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic individual who possess excellent care values and are able to deliver a high quality service within the surgical division of Day Surgery Unit.

You must have a strong sense of team spirit and be able to offer continued development support and learning to an existing well developed team.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership and organisational skills whilst working in a fast paced and challenging environment.

You will be expected to plan, coordinate and work in partnership with an established MDT.

Main duties of the job

You will have a depth and breadth of both clinical and some managerial experience at a Band 5 or above and be looking for the next step within your Nurse Leadership Career. Your clinical knowledge base will run in parallel to your leadership acumen to deliver the role of the Deputy Unit Manager supported by the Unit Manager.

In return, you will receive support from a proactive and enthusiastic leadership team and will be encouraged to pursue managerial development.

Additionally, you will provide clinical expertise to the ward/department team, acting as a role model in the delivery of patient care and always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To lead, support, supervise and teach staff.

About us

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:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

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.

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

TEMP_500

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses 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.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level nurse with current NMC registration
  • ILS

Desirable

  • First line management course
  • Degree or evidence of level 3 studies

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of practice development
  • Proven experience of staff teaching, support & supervision
  • Demonstrate prioritisation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Dignity in Care
  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control

Desirable

  • Proven experience of team leader role

Surgical experience

Essential

  • Previous Surgical experience
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level nurse with current NMC registration
  • ILS

Desirable

  • First line management course
  • Degree or evidence of level 3 studies

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of practice development
  • Proven experience of staff teaching, support & supervision
  • Demonstrate prioritisation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of Dignity in Care
  • Knowledge of Infection Prevention & Control

Desirable

  • Proven experience of team leader role

Surgical experience

Essential

  • Previous Surgical experience

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Day Surgery Unit Manager

Leanne Morgan

leanne.morgan@tgh.nhs.uk

01619224168

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

TEMP_500

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW


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