Ward Manager

Job Description

Band 7 Ward ManagerManchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology, Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:-Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching-Attracts, develops and retains great people-Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare providerWe actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces communityManchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff.We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Ward Manager within ward 11 General Surgical Ward, which sits within the GI Medicine and Surgery Clinical Service Unit.Ward 11 is a 28 bedded acute surgical ward which delivers care to colorectal, HPB and emergency surgery patients. Our key focus is to provide high quality care to our patients, many of whom have complex conditions.A successful individual must be highly motivated to take on this challenge and meet head on the pressure to maintain high standards and delivery of quality care, whilst leading the nursing team. The post holder will manage all aspects of clinical standards and professional practice within the service and will manage and coordinate staff budget resources and the environment. You will help shape future services working and supporting the Matron and Lead Nurse within the Clinical Service Unit. To apply for this post you must have substantial experience as a Band 6 with colorectal and hepobilary experience and hold a mentor ship qualification. You must have excellent communication and strong leadership skills to uphold the standards and values of the trust.Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.We may decide to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.For further details / informal visits contact:NameCarol BartleyJob titleLead NursesEmail addresscarol.bartley@mft.nhs.ukTelephone numberAdditional contact informationFurther details / informal visits contactJudith.Duncan @mft.nhs.ukLisa.Johnson@mft.nhs.uk