Band 6 - General Manager

Band 6 General Nurse Manager

Location: Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury
Agency: Bluestones Medical
Band: Band 6 Equivalent
Job Type: Temporary / Contract Opportunity
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - Home Working Available
Office Attendance: Approximately 1-2 days per week
Salary / Pay Rate: To be confirmed

About the Role

Bluestones Medical is currently recruiting an experienced Band 6 General Nurse Manager to work within the same Trust at Salisbury District Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with strong management, leadership and employee relations experience to take on a predominantly managerial role within a hospital environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the effective management of staff and teams, with a particular focus on employee relations, staff management, performance, conduct and workplace issues.

The role offers the flexibility to work from home, although the successful candidate must live within a commutable distance of the hospital, as attendance at the office will be required approximately 1-2 days per week, alongside any other meetings or operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and coordination of staff within the hospital environment.
• Provide professional support and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters.
• Manage and support formal and informal employee relations processes.
• Assist with the management of disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance matters.
• Support investigations into workplace concerns, complaints and employee issues.
• Provide advice and guidance in line with relevant employment policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR and senior management teams to ensure appropriate processes are followed.
• Support the management of sickness absence and long-term absence cases.
• Assist with performance management and capability processes.
• Provide advice and support regarding conduct, performance and workplace behaviour.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records relating to employee relations matters.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and documentation relating to employee cases.
• Attend and support meetings, including employee relations meetings, investigations and formal hearings where appropriate.
• Promote positive employee relations and a supportive workplace culture.
• Support the resolution of workplace issues and conflicts.
• Ensure all matters are dealt with fairly, consistently and confidentially.
• Support the implementation and interpretation of relevant Trust policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with HR, clinical managers and wider operational teams.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff and managers.
• Contribute to service improvement and the development of effective workforce processes.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent.
• Experience in a clinical management, nursing management or healthcare leadership role.
• Strong experience managing staff and teams within a healthcare environment.
• Proven experience dealing with employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance processes.
• Excellent understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a wider management team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Must live within a commutable distance of Salisbury District Hospital.
• Must be able to attend the office approximately 1-2 days per week.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory compliance and employment checks.

Desirable Experience

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• Employee relations
• HR processes within a healthcare setting
• Disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Capability and performance management
• Sickness absence management
• Workforce management
• Staff investigations
• Conflict resolution
• Clinical leadership
• NHS hospital management
• Working alongside HR Business Partners or Employee Relations teams

Working Arrangement

This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with the opportunity to work from home for part of the working week.

However, the successful candidate must be based within a reasonable commuting distance of Salisbury District Hospital, as attendance at the office will be required approximately 1-2 days per week, with additional attendance potentially required for specific meetings or operational requirements.

Why Work with Bluestones Medical?

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a leading hospital environment.
• Professional management and leadership opportunity.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment consultant.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Access to further NHS and healthcare opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.