Job summary Join Our Dynamic Healthcare Team as a Ward Manager - Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Are you a passionate nursing professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We're seeking a dedicated Ward Manager to steer our team towards excellence in patient care and clinical standards. This is your chance to make a real impact in a supportive environment committed to innovation and high-quality outcomes. What You'll Do: Lead and motivate a talented team of nurses, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth Oversee staff management including appraisals, rotas, recruitment, and the supervision of learners, ensuring a motivated and well-supported team Deliver exceptional, evidence-based, patient-centred care that meets and exceeds Trust standards Maintain meticulous records, ensuring all care aligns with Trust policies, procedures, and best practices Harness the power of clinical audit, research, and teaching to elevate standards and implement innovative improvements Utilise advanced electronic systems to streamline care delivery and documentation, enhancing efficiency and accuracy Champion quality assurance initiatives, leading clinical audits and applying expert knowledge of the Trust's frameworks to monitor and improve care standards Main duties of the job Are you passionate about improving the lives of others? We're looking for dedicated professionals who are ready to make a lasting impact in the healthcare sector. What You'll Do: Communicate Effectively: Establish and maintain strong communication with individuals and groups, overcoming any challenges, to discuss complex matters Develop Expertise: Continuously grow your knowledge and practice in your area of work Promote Best Practices: Advocate for health, safety, and security in all areas of care Drive Service Development: Contribute to the ongoing improvement and innovation of healthcare services Enhance Quality: Work with us to improve the overall quality of care and services Champion Equality and Rights: Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of all individuals Assess Complex Health Needs: Evaluate the health and wellbeing needs of individuals, especially in complex and changing situations Plan and Deliver Care: Design, implement, and assess programs that address the diverse health needs of patients Lead and Inspire Teams: Lead teams in developing new ideas and improving work practices Coordinate Workflows: Allocate, coordinate, and assess the work of teams and individuals to ensure optimal performance Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values leadership, innovation, and the well-being of both patients and staff. Your expertise will shape the future of healthcare delivery, making a tangible difference in people's lives every day. 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. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-RCO-NM343-25 Job locations Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall Street Rochdale OL12 0NB Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person 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 Person 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 Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Nursing degree or equivalent Significant years and above experience as a band 6 Management, leadership qualification or experience Desirable Evidence of working towards a band 7 Accelerated Leadership Course attendance Skills Essential Surgical experience Sickness, absence management training Roster build and management Experience of governance processes Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Desirable Evidence of involvement of clinical audits Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Nursing degree or equivalent Significant years and above experience as a band 6 Management, leadership qualification or experience Desirable Evidence of working towards a band 7 Accelerated Leadership Course attendance Skills Essential Surgical experience Sickness, absence management training Roster build and management Experience of governance processes Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Desirable Evidence of involvement of clinical audits Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes 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 Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall Street Rochdale OL12 0NB Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall Street Rochdale OL12 0NB Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, OL12 0NB Rochdale, United Kingdom