Ward Manager – Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Job title:

Ward Manager – Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

Company

NHS

Job description

The post holder has a key leadership and management role at a senior level, will provide specialist skills and knowledge to support the organisation and delivery of care for patients within Acute Medicine. This will incorporate the provision of care to patients and their families in accordance with the philosophy and standards of care within the area, ensuring that Trust values and standards of care are upheld.The Ward Manager has a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of nursing care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to wellbeing and contributing to effective budgetary management.The post holder is expected to actively contribute to the achievement of the competencies of this role as outlined in the KSF post outline for this post.Main duties of the jobIn conjunction with the Matron, s/he will deliver the function of the Ward Manager’s role, in relation to the modernisation agenda within their clinical setting, including effective leadership, the setting, monitoring and maintenance of professional standards, collaborative working, and management of complaints and leading the nursing contribution to clinical governance at ward level.S/he will be visible and accessible in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for your own professional development.Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.Providing clinical leadership and line management of staff ensuring the delivery of the highest professional standards through staff development and individual performance appraisal/review.)Role model standards of care and expected behaviour through participation in direct patient care.)Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour, which are consistent with Trust and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards and requirements.)Actively contribute to, and support agreed developments within the Directorate.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Date posted12 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-NMGH-7003290*Job locationsNorth Manchester General HospitalDelaunays Rd,Crumpsall, ManchesterM8 5RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationExperience, Qualifications and SkillsEssential

• Relevant Band 6 experience-acute setting
• Teaching qualification
• Registered nurse- adult
• Leadership / leading a team
• Post registration study / relevant specialist qualification
• Awareness of national and local targets

Desirable

• Evidence of study at level 7
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of working in receiving Unit
• patient flow understanding/experience

Person SpecificationExperience, Qualifications and SkillsEssential

• Relevant Band 6 experience-acute setting
• Teaching qualification
• Registered nurse- adult
• Leadership / leading a team
• Post registration study / relevant specialist qualification
• Awareness of national and local targets

Desirable

• Evidence of study at level 7
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of working in receiving Unit
• patient flow understanding/experience

Expected salary

£46148 – 52809 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:51:58 GMT

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