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Job overview

Salford Royal Hospital is part of the Greater Manchester Kidney Care Network, providing Renal Services to patients living in the North & West Sector of Greater Manchester.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Tertiary Medicine for a Unit Manager on the Wigan Renal Unit. We would like to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care.

You must possess excellent communication skills, strong leadership and have the ability to influence change, together with the skills necessary to deliver against the Trusts key performance targets. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willing to go the extra mile to enhance the patient experience are essential for the post.

Main duties of the job

Wigan renal unit comprises an 18 bedded dialysis unit, alongside a small Outpatients department. It is located within Boston House Medical Centre, Frog Lane, Wigan. 

The successful candidate will have an extensive nursing background. Renal experience is desirable but not essential. Clinical support is provided by the Consultant Body & Senior Nursing Team with a dedicated mentor & opportunities for personal and clinical development.

You will work closely with the Renal Consultants, Renal Matron, Lead Nurse for Renal Services and the Assistant Director of Nursing for Renal and Tertiary Medicine.

The role involves collaborative working with colleagues throughout renal services and opportunities to network with colleagues within the wider division of Tertiary Medicine. 

Working for our organisation

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.