Job summary Exciting Opportunity for a Dynamic Ward Manager Join our vibrant team at the Trauma Assessment and Stabilisation Unit (TASU) in the heart of the Trauma and Orthopaedics department We're seeking a highly motivated nurse for a 10-month role as Ward Manager, stepping in during maternity leave. Whether you're an experienced Ward Manager or an ambitious Band 6 nurse looking to take your skills to the next level, this is your chance to shine While experience in Trauma Orthopaedics is a plus, we believe in investing in your growtheducation and development opportunities will be at your fingertips. At TASU, you'll lead a dedicated team in our 15-bedded unit, specialising in delivering top-notch acute surgical support to trauma patients. Work collaboratively with the Trauma Surgical Ward, T7, while benefitting from the strong support of our directorate management team and fellow Ward Managers. If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you Embrace the challenge and elevate your nursing career with us. Apply now and become an essential part of our trauma care team. Main duties of the job Are you a passionate leader ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care? As our new Ward Manager for the Trauma Assessment and Stabilisation Unit (TASU), you'll play a crucial role in fostering a safe, clean, and compassionate environment that prioritises our patients above all. In this dynamic position, you'll lead our dedicated team daily, ensuring the highest standards of patient care through evidence-based practices. Your responsibilities will include supporting and line-managing ward staff, overseeing appraisals, mandatory training compliance, recruitment, and ensuring safe staffing levels while adhering to budgetary constraints. Your leadership will be vital in upholding the Trust's values and policies, creating a culture of excellence and accountability. You'll take the reins in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and ensuring meticulous record-keeping in alignment with Trust procedures. If you're ready to elevate our standards of care and lead an inspiring team, this is your opportunity to shine Join us, drive excellence, and be a part of something extraordinary. 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. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM895-24 Job locations Ward T8 - The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and 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 website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and 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 website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification. Essential Notable years experience at band 6 Desirable Experience working as a band 7. Essential Managing a team Desirable Substantial years ward working Person Specification. Essential Notable years experience at band 6 Desirable Experience working as a band 7. Essential Managing a team Desirable Substantial years ward working 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Ward T8 - The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)