Unit Manager

1 week ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Unit Manager will be responsible for the direct clinical management and leadership of the team and patients within the Acute Medical Unit .

AMU is a busy 24-hour unit comprising of a 50 in-patient beds. The unit accepts patients presenting with acute medical conditions who require short term acute medical care covering a variety of specialities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment who aspires to deliver a high standard of quality care within a team where everyone's contribution is valued.

We work closely with our ED colleagues, assessment areas within the division of Urgent Care and our Medical Division colleagues to ensure a safe patient journey from hospital to home.

Main duties of the job

The Unit Manager will ensure effective managerial and clinical leadership of the Acute Medical Unit. To always act as a role model and contribute towards the provision of nursing expertise and specialist knowledge within the area of practice. The Unit Manager will guarantee the team are delivering, a high standard of care, ensuring all local and trust polices, and guidelines are being adhered too.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A. Exercise effective managerial and clinical leadership of ward/department staff

B. Demonstrate effective use and deployment of ward/department staff.

C. Undertake individual performance review and the identification and implementation of personal development plans for all staff.

D. Be responsible the effective management of the ward/department pay and non-pay budget.

E. Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and national guidelines.

F. Deal personally with patients, families, and carers to aid resolution of complaints.

G. Hold regular ward/department meetings and represent the ward/Directorate team at other meetings as and when required.

H. Facilitate open and effective communication within the ward team.

I. Manage the selection and appointment of ward staff.

J. Manage sickness and absence of staff within ward team in accordance with Trust policy.

K. Ensure that duty rotas are prepared; reflecting skill mix against patient workload using agreed methodology and comply with European Working Time Directive as appropriate.

L. In conjunction with the Head of Nursing Service, monitor the registration status of all professionally registered staff within the ward/department.

M. Demonstrate responsibility for reporting all accidents/untoward incidents and ensuring relevant documentation is completed.

N. Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Head of Nursing Service.

O. Act as the team leader for a group of patients

P. Actively promote and monitor the safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff and all visitors to the clinical area.

Q. Be conversant with and lead the ward/departmental contribution to local, corporate, regional and national performance objectives.

R. Be responsible for the monitoring of quality and performance standards of services provided to the ward by external agencies.

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

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered

Desirable

Degree Qualified

Knowledge

Essential

Clinical management Experience

Desirable

Proven Experience Within the Speciality

Skills

Essential

Ability to work for and as part of a team

Desirable

Exhibits excellent leadership qualities, with good organisational skills

  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Cygnet Full time

    We are looking for a confident Night Unit Coordinator (RMN/RNLD) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care within our CAMHS services onsite at Cygnet Hospital Bury.You will be working full time 37.5 hours a week _(Night Shifts only) _at Cygnet Hospital BuryCygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Square Peg Associates Ltd Full time £35,000 - £40,000

    Location Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Job Description Management Accountant Responsibilities: Production of the monthly, quarterly and yearly management accounts Responsibility for the production of the quarterly VAT return Supporting with Bookkeeping and Payroll duties when required Preparation of draft budget and...

  • Site Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Building Careers UK Full time

    Join their team and be part of something exceptional They're a thriving contractor with a current turnover of approximately £15 million, and They're poised for remarkable growth in the next three years-their turnover is set to double With recent wins securing projects on the AMP 8 United Utilities framework, They're at the forefront of the largest...

  • Team Leader

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for aTeam Leaderto join our new Learning Disability Admission Avoidance Service, Radcliffe Place in Bury. Our new service will offer people with a learning disability with or without autism specialist support targeted to avoid admission to acute care across Greater Manchester. Working closely with stakeholders from across...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom My3Tech Full time

    Job Title:Network/Telecom Specialist ExpertLocation: 430 N. Salisbury St Raleigh NC (Hybrid2 Days/Week) Duration: 12Month Contract with possibility to extension JobDescription: This position is to provide network server datacentersupport for both DPS and DAC. **This is a hybrid position and the candidatewill be required to be onsite two to three days aweek....

  • Support Worker

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    These roles will also provide support to the Senior Support Workers and will interlink with the Unit Manager, Administrator and other professionals working within the unit.You will routinely interact with service users, their families and carer's and also a wide range of professionals from across Greater Manchester.The post holder will work within the...

  • Senior Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Learning Disabilities Care Hub as part of the Specialist Network within Pennine Care NHS Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Trust are opening a new service for people with a learning disability who are experiencing a period of crisis. This is a new and exciting opportunity for you to come and join a brand new service, within a new team that will be...

  • Mental Health Nurse

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    Job Title: Registered Mental Health NurseTrust Location: Greater ManchesterPay Rates: £ £23.61 excluding Holiday payShift Patterns: Long days, Nights, Twilight and Split shiftsAs a Mental Health Nurse, you're not only supporting service users and patients in their most challenging times, but also mentoring them to become the best version of...

  • HR Advisor

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To provide a high quality, comprehensive and effective generalist operational Human Resources service to a division within a Care Organisation. To support the HR Business Partner in the delivery of HR and Care Organisation objectives.As a key member of the HR team, the post holder will provide professional advice and support to managers and staff on...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Sterling Property Co Full time

    Utilities CoordinatorWe are an established North West letting agent having over 20 years of residential lettings experience. We are experts in all areas of the lettings market, from executive properties to traditional terraced houses.Whilst we deliver an expert service to private landlords that we manage properties for, we also own a vast portfolio of not...

  • Ward Clerk

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We now have a vacancy for a full time Band 2 Ward Clerk to work on the Orthopaedic Ward at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury.The post holder will provide a wide range of administrative and clerical duties to the ward/ unit staff. They will be responsible for the safe keeping and availability of all clinical records relating to patients and the smooth...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

    Job Title: Mental Health _Healthcare Assistant_Trust Location:_ Greater Manchester_- Pay Rates: £9.57 Days £14.53 Nights & Sat £19.58 Sun & Bank Holidays_- Shift Patterns:_Long days, Nights, Twilight and Split shiftsMetal Health Care assistants helping patients through difficult chapters of their life, providing trust and being trusted, your integral in...

  • Home Care Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Unique Healthcare Hub Full time

    Exciting opportunity for reliable, experienced individuals with a friendly and caring nature to work as a Care Worker in Manchester, Bolton and Bury areas. we are 'Domiciliary Care' providerYour duties will include engaging & supporting residents in activities of daily living, personal care, meal provision, medication management and taking care of their...

  • Staff Nurse

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you passionate, enthusiastic and highly motivated about delivering high quality patient care?Then come and join us and help fulfil our vision of delivering first class care driven by our trust values. We have a variety of exciting opportunities both full and part time for Registered Nurses within the Acute Respiratory Unit at Fairfield...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

    The Group Internal Audit Team was formed during 2023, following the delivery of significant governance improvement. The role holder will have a once in a career opportunity to shape and develop a Technology Audit function within a fast paced global omni-channel FTSE 100 retailer; a household name. Reporting to the Group Head of Assurance (GHA), the Head of...

  • Payroll Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Agility Resoucing Full time

    Location United Kingdom,Bury Job Type Permanent Description My client is currently looking for a Payroll Administrator in the Bury area; which is situated near Rochdale, Haslingden and Bolton. This role will be working for a nationally recognised organisation. This opportunity would be full time working 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis. ...

  • Housekeeper

    1 week ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for a housekeeper to support our new service, Radcliffe Place opening in Spring 2023. The new service is located in Radcliffe, Bury.Radcliffe Place is a new service for people with a learning disability who are experiencing crisis to prevent admission into Hospital. Radcliffe Place is a 4 bedded unit for people aged 16-25...

  • Legal Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Jobstore UK Full time

    The successful Legal Administrator will support the Family Law teams teams and is an integral role within the office providing administrative assistance to ensure a seamless client experience.Typical duties will be Working with Digital Dictation to undertake large and small dictation requests. Handling incoming and outgoing mail. Scanning incoming post and...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Full time

    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we've a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for...


  • Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Group Full time

    The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we've a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for...