Deputy ward manager - complex care

Transformation Unit; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training packages

Competency assessments

Regular supervision

Developmental appraisal

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Ward Manager for the Complex Care unit in Bolton. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a passion for patient safety and high standards of care.

You will support the Ward Manager, lead by example, and contribute to a positive, learning-friendly ward environment. The post emphasises continuous improvement and a patient-centred approach to complex care.

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development skills.
• Experience in complex care and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Promote and lead delivery of patient-centred care in a supportive environment.
• Support the Ward Manager in maintaining high care standards, quality, and safety.
• Act as a role model for professional practice and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Discharge planning

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Main area Complex care Deputy Ward Manager Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 working days a week - 07.30 till 5.30 (5pm 1 day a week )) Job ref 241-604MD-26

Employer Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Bolton Hospital Town Bolton Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

Deputy ward manager - complex care

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

B1 Ward is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Ward Manager with strong leadership skills and a clear passion for quality and patient safety. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care and supporting the development of the ward team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for complex care, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will play a key role in supporting the Ward Manager, leading by example, and contributing to a positive, safe, and effective ward environment.

This role is ideal for an individual who is driven, patient-focused, and committed to continuous improvement in care delivery.

Main duties of the job

B1 Ward provides high‑quality medical care for complex patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. We are looking to recruit a motivated, hardworking Deputy Ward Manager with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for complex care and patient safety.

Applicants should have a sound knowledge of general medicine, experience in caring for patients with complex and multi‑morbid needs, and be able to demonstrate excellent discharge planning skills to support safe and effective transitions of care.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who is enthusiastic, committed, and driven to continuously improve patient care. When working clinically, you will be expected to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, and evidence‑based care, while providing support and reassurance to patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.

As Deputy Ward Manager, you will:

• Promote and lead the delivery of excellent patient‑centred care in a supportive and inclusive environment


• Support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of care, quality, and safety


• Act as a role model for professional practice and leadership


• Encourage staff development and foster a positive learning culture

The candidate must be willing to work 4 days a week to cover the service.

Working for our organisation

Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

We can offer you training packages to suit your needs and your specific learning style. We have a team dedicated to new and existing staff that will support your learning and facilitate competency assessments to ensure that you are highly trained within complex Care.

The ward is passionate about teaching and the applicant should have an interest/passion for developing others. Currently the ward is beginning to support the synergy project for nursing students.

You will receive regular supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practice and future career prospects.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should have a sound knowledge of general medicine, experience in caring for patients with complex and multi‑morbid needs, and be able to demonstrate excellent discharge planning skills to support safe and effective transitions of care.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who is enthusiastic, committed, and driven to continuously improve patient care. When working clinically, you will be expected to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, and evidence‑based care, while providing support and reassurance to patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.

As Deputy Ward Manager, you will:

• Promote and lead the delivery of excellent patient‑centred care in a supportive and inclusive environment


• Support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of care, quality, and safety


• Act as a role model for professional practice and leadership


• Encourage staff development and foster a positive learning culture

We are committed to supporting our nurses to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills, enabling them to competently manage the complex needs of our patients.

You will receive training and experience in:

• Rostering and workforce management


• Budget setting


• Human Resources management

You will also be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, ensuring the continued delivery of high standards across the ward.

The candidate must be willing to work 4 days a week to cover the service.

Person specification

• Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management


• Proven high level clinical skills Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees 2 years experience

Skills

• Effective team worker Effective communication skills Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations Leadership


• Desirable leadership courses

Presentation

• Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management


• Desirable teaching experience

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.