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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Secondment: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
236-SCO-NM732-24-P
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital, SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL
Town
Salford
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ward Manager- T4 Major Trauma

Band 7

Job overview

T4 Ward Manager - Major Trauma 

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with shared values to join our team.  This is a unique, exciting  secondement opportunity to work in the new GMMTH building at Salford Royal. 

Previous experience working in the field of Neurosciences/Trauma is desirable but not essential. Education and development will be available,  with opportunity to progress to achieve level 1 trauma competencies. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will manage ward/unit staff including appraisal, rota’s, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. Support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard. They are responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures maintaining associated records. Utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching, they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources.

They will manage ward/unit staff including appraisal, rota’s, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. Support and lead a team of nurses in the delivery of evidence based patient centred care, which is of a high standard.

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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. 

Person specification

Interview

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience at band 6 or above
  • Leadership and and management qualifications/ evidence of relevant courses
  • NMC registered
Desirable criteria
  • Level 1 trauma competences
  • Good team work ethic

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Solid history of working at senior level
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Leadership Courses

Interview

Essential criteria
  • Knowledege and understanding
Desirable criteria
  • Enthusiasm

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Luke Thompson
Job title
Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01612062189
Additional information

Preferred contact via email

Working hours Monday to Friday 8-4

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