Job overview

In this integral role, you will work closely with the ED Matron to provide assurance high standards of patient care are delivered in the ED and ensure smooth daily operations take place. 

The Emergency Department (ED) Unit Manager is accountable and responsible for the twenty-four-hour care delivery and management of the ED, including the supervision of staff and students. To achieve this, you will work in a supervisory capacity and will lead and manage team performance to enhance patient experience, improve patient outcomes and contribute to the organisational priorities of improved patient flow and ensure safe and effective deployment of the nursing workforce.

Please view this short video to find out more about working on our dedicated ED team - https://youtube.com/shorts/1QHrwgE2Xl0

Main duties of the job

You will act as an exemplar role model delivering high standards of care through always demonstrating care and compassion. 

You will drive standards ensuring key performance indicators are worked within and support staff to achieve emergency medicine performance metrics to optimise patient experience, care and journey in the department this includes: 4 hour performance, time to initial assessment and ambulance off load and improve staff health and well being and the environment in which we work. 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.