Unit Manager

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Ward Manager to provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership within the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU). The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care for patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.

Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for patient flow, workforce management, governance, service performance, and quality improvement. They will provide visible leadership, support staff development, maintain high clinical standards, and ensure an excellent patient experience.

The role will play a key part in the ongoing development of the SAU and implementation of the Surgical Front Door Redesign, supporting innovative ways of working and continuous service improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious nurse leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and developing high-performing teams within a fast-paced surgical environment.

The Team Leader is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care within the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU), ensuring positive outcomes and experiences for patients and their families. The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership to support the assessment, treatment, and flow of patients presenting with acute surgical conditions.

The Post Holder Will

• 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.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset.

When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients.

Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best, And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivating a Culture Of Engagement.

We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team, And a Suite Of Programs And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equality mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: michelle Reis Job title: Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02088365083