Ward Manager

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager to lead the surgical care unit based on the E4 and F6 wards. This permanent post requires a registered nurse with substantial post-registration experience in acute surgical or emergency care and a proven track record in team leadership and service delivery.

You will oversee admission, pre-operative preparation, post-operative care, discharge planning and patient education, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with significant post-registration experience in acute surgical or emergency care.
• Visible, inspiring leader who can motivate and empower teams.
• Strong operational and organisational skills with experience managing patient flow.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills with ability to recognise and escalate deteriorating patients.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and continuous service development.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the surgical pathway.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the surgical care unit on E4 and F6 wards.
• Support urgent surgical care with safe, patient-centred care.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to promote safe recovery and timely discharge.
• Oversee patient flow, admission and discharge processes.
• Ensure post-operative care and escalation of complications.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Operational delivery

Patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Ward Manager (Band 7)

Permanent post, 37.5 hrs/wk.

Day case surgical patients & Elective post-operative inpatients.

Are you an experienced, compassionate and dynamic leader ready to shape the future of urgent surgical care? We are seeking an exceptional Band 7 Ward Manager to lead and manage the surgical care unit that will be based on the E4 and F6 ward. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated team and a supportive division.

The surgical care unit is the day care area responsible for the admission and preparation of patients undergoing planned surgery including clinical observations, medication checks and administration, patient education, and nurse-led discharges, providing safe and effective care throughout the patients’ stay including post-operative monitoring, discharge planning and providing appropriate discharge advice and follow-up information. The elective post-operative inpatient area will be responsible for providing comprehensive post‑op care to patients while identifying and escalating any complications. The role will involve working closely with a multi‑disciplinary team to promote safe recovery and timely discharge.

The successful candidate will lead a team passionate about delivering safe, effective and patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment. As Ward Manager, you will need to demonstrate strong clinical credibility, excellent decision‑making skills, and the ability to support your team in recognising and responding to deteriorating patients.

What We're Looking For

• An experienced registered nurse with significant post‑registration experience within acute surgical or emergency care settings.
• A visible and inspiring leader who can motivate, develop and empower teams.
• Strong operational and organisational skills with experience managing patient flow and service delivery.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognise, manage and escalate deteriorating patients.
• A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and continuous service development.
• The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the surgical pathway.

About Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provides services across the North West side of the Greater Manchester area, ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways, and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.