Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Ward Manager/Charge Nurse

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a Ward Manager/ Charge Nurse to lead and manage the SDEC service.

You will be accountable for the management, leadership, and development of the service, ensuring that care delivery is of the highest quality, evidence-based, and person-centred.

The post holder will play a key role in fostering effective collaboration and partnership working with many stakeholders while providing a visible and accessible presence to support staff, patients, and their families. You will support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives by ensuring continuity and improvement of service provision and maintaining professional standards. You will lead a culture that values and respects staff, fosters innovation, and promotes learning. Through strong leadership and collaboration, you will ensure the effective use of resources to maintain high standards of patient care.

Hours per week: 37.5

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

• Effective and efficient utilisation of the allocated financial budget
• Operational & personnel management
• Contribute to business and service development planning annually as required.
• Delegate and monitor components of the role to senior staff ensuring support is maintained.
• To maintain a broad understanding of the work of the Urgent Care service Line and of the Trust a as whole, and actively contribute ideas for the improvement of service provision
• To ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision.
• To lead and develop a culture and an environment in which staff are valued and respected.
• To foster a culture of innovation that produces high standards of clinical service delivery.
• To support a culture in which individuals feel able to report incidents and that learning takes place from all incidents and complaints.
• Support and supervise all teams to ensure effective leadership, staff development and management of resources including budgetary responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.