Ward Manager - Integrated Assessment Unit
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Ashton, OL6 9RWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Ward Manager Band 7- Ward Manager - Integrated Assessment Unit 37.5 hours per week Now is an exciting time to join the Tameside and Glossop Integrated...
- To carry continuous responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward/department, making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24-hour basis.
- To work closely and collaboratively with other Ward Managers/Team Leaders to support roles and promote the corporate needs of the Urgent and Emergency Care Division.
- To work closely with clinic team leaders and have a knowledge base in urgent care.
- To carry continuous responsibility for the management of the designated area / team making effective use of resources and ensuring the highest standards of patient care are achieved on a 24 hours basis, ensuring safe and effective discharges for the relevant area
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses 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.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: - Registered Nurse with current registration; - ENB 998/997/mentorship module or equivalent; - Diploma/Degree or working towards
Desirable: - Immediate Life Support certificate; - Leadership / Management Course
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Proven clinical practice and professional development
- Proven experience of unit/line management/ staff supervision
- Proven experience and involvement in change management
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Evidence of involvement in Performance review / appraisal
- Clinical expert in the area of practice
- Must ensure that exemplary standards of care are maintained
- Excellent understanding of risk management process
- Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
- Knowledge of governance
- Expanded role skills
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Skilled motivator
- Skilled negotiator
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to address and solve complex problems
- Excellent proven communication skills / written skills
- An understanding of HR policies and Trust procedures
Desirable: - Proven experience of governance
Knowledge
Essential: - Knowledge of budget management
Desirable: - Knowledge of recruitment and retention
How to apply
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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