We are seeking to appoint a Unit Manager who is motivated, dynamic with an interest or background in Gastroenterology
Gate 20 at Pinderfields Hospital is a busy Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward working within a large MDT.
You will be required to work flexibly in a changing environment, to be confident and approachable. We are looking for someone to manage a team in focusing on the delivery of high standard patient cantered care whilst supporting the ongoing development and wellbeing of the team., You will help shape future services working and supporting the Matron and Lead Nurse within the directorate.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level. Excellent communication skills are essential and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain new and innovative ways of working which facilitate developments in nursing practice.
You will be required to provide continuity in dealing with and overseeing operational Nursing issues on a daily basis. Therefore, the ability to lead, manage and direct a team efficiently and effectively is essential. You will be able to display supportive skills and an ability to nurture teams and develop the workforce efficiently.
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
We provide a number of benefits commensurate in working for the NHS which include:
A standard working week of 37.5 hours
NHS Pension scheme (unless you choose to opt out)
Annual personal development review to support career aspirations
A number of NHS discounts across retail, leisure and travel