Unit Manager
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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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.
Date posted
14 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-BCO-NM376-24
Job locations
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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