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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Orthopaedic Unit
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
245-NAM6EOU-07-25
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside and Glossop Integrated NHS
Town
Ashton-under-lyne
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy ward manager - Emergency Orthopaedic

Band 6

Job overview

Deputy Ward Manager - Unit Sister/Charge Nurse EOU

 Band 6  - 37.5 hours per week                

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an already strong hardworking team within the Surgical Division

We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic individual who possess excellent care values and are able to deliver a high quality service within the surgical division of trauma and orthopaedics.

You must have a strong sense of team spirit and be able to offer continued development support and learning to an existing well developed team.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership and organisational skills whilst working in a fast paced and challenging environment.

You will be expected to plan coordinate and work in partnership with an established MDT

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical expertise to the ward/department team, acting as a role model in the delivery of patient care. To support the Team leader in the effective management of the clinical area.  To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. To lead, support, supervise and teach staff, 

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main 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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with Current registration
  • ENB 998/997 / mentorship module or equivalent
  • Intermediate Life support
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma / Degree or working towards
  • Advanced Life support
  • First line management course

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experienced at band 5
  • Proven experience at Practice development
Desirable criteria
  • Proven Experience in ward management / supervision
  • Proven experience of change management
  • Experience of budget management
  • Proven experience of implementing clinical governance

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clinical expert in area of practice
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Expanded role skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Skilled Motivator
  • Excellent communication skills
  • I.T Literate
Desirable criteria
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Excellent understanding of risk management process
  • Able to supervise colleagues and lead education
  • Knowledge of relevant regional and national initiatives
  • Able to address and solve complex problems

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Christina Topham
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01619224798
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