About this role
Job summary Unit Manager, Integrated Surgical and Gynaecology Unit (ISGU) Band 7 - 37.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity to join our surgical division at Tameside and Glossop ICFT as the Unit Manager of ISGU. The Unit Manager's role will involve leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial, and educational functions of the clinical area, ensuring continuity of care across a 24/7 period. It includes providing daily nursing leadership that empowers the team to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care within a defined budget. The post holder is responsible for maintaining high standards of care, ensuring patient safety and quality, and working with the Matron to address any shortcomings. This position also requires visible and accessible leadership, including direct patient care, and encompasses the clinical and managerial oversight of the ward. Additionally, the individual is accountable for acting as the designated budget holder, and participating in the staffing rota and senior nurse rota as part of wider organisational responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The Unit Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the unit, ensuring that clinical standards are met and professional development is supported. Roles include:
Leadership:Providingdailynursingleadershipandempoweringtheteamtodeliverpatient-centered,evidence-basedcare. BudgetManagement:Actingasthedesignatedbudgetholderandmanagingbudgets,staffingcosts,andequipmentmaintenance. StaffManagement:Overseeingthelinemanagementoftheteam,includingappraisals,developmentplans,andperformancemanagement. ClinicalOversight:Applyingevidence-basedcaremodels,supportingpolicyimplementation,anddrivingcontinuousimprovementthroughdataandpatientfeedback. Communication:Communicatingcomplexinformationwithpatients,carers,andstaff,ensuringempathyandunderstanding. Collaboration:Participatinginserviceplanningandpolicydevelopment andleadingtheresponsetocomplaintsandincidents. TrainingandDevelopment:ManagingtrainingrecordsandensuringcompliancewithTrustpolicies. Administrative Duties: Managing information systems, attending key meetings and ensuring sufficient communication of organisational updates. The unit manager is responsible for maintaining unit standards in line with the Trust's accreditation process, ensuring safety through risk assessments, audits and infection prevention and control as well as recruitment ensuring that all staff meet required competencies.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience as a band 6 with clinical expertise Evidence of managerial duties Ability to lead and manage effectively knowledge of budgets, governance, audits, risks, compliance safe staffing levels
Desirable
Surgical and Gynaecology experience and expertise Experience in HR policy and procedures Experience in service development, audit or quality improvement
Knowledge and skills Essential
Organisation and time management skills Excellent communication skills Decision making and problem solving skills Ability to manage challenging behaviour
Desirable
Being proactive and evidence of change management
Qualifications Essential
Professional NMC registration Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Leadership qualification
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 Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tameside and Glossop ICFT
Fountain street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL69RW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)