Ward Manager: Surgical Care & Discharge Leader

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

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,