Surgical Assessment Unit Lead (Band 7)

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager to provide clinical, professional and operational leadership within the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). The post holder will drive patient flow, support staff development, and ensure delivery of high-quality, safe care for patients with acute surgical conditions.

The role involves governance, quality improvement, and managing workforce deployment, with a focus on continuous service improvement and patient experience in a

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Surgical Assessment Unit.
• Provide visible leadership and act as a key member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage, support, and develop nursing and support staff.
• Coordinate workforce deployment to ensure safe staffing and effective service delivery.
• Promote evidence-based practice and maintain high clinical standards.
• Support timely assessment, treatment, admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Lead patient flow and capacity management to minimise delays and optimise service performance.
• Monitor and improve quality, safety, and operational performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with governance, safeguarding, infection prevention, and risk management requirements.
• Lead audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service developments.
• Support the implementation of the Surgical Front Door Redesign and other transformation programmes.
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing, rostering, and budgetary responsibilities.

Job description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager to provide clinical, professional and operational leadership within the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). The post holder will drive patient flow, support staff development, and ensure delivery of high-quality, safe care for patients with acute surgical conditions.

The role involves governance, quality improvement, and managing workforce deployment, with a focus on continuous service improvement and patient experience in a