Ward Manager

Ward Manager Overview

This is a permanent full-time position for a Ward Manager (Band 7) at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on day case surgical patients and elective post-operative inpatients. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in leading and managing the surgical care unit, which is responsible for the admission and preparation of patients undergoing planned surgeries. This includes conducting clinical observations, medication checks, patient education, and facilitating nurse-led discharges.

The Ward Manager will ensure safe and effective care throughout the patients’ stay, including post-operative monitoring and discharge planning, while providing appropriate advice and follow-up information. The role requires close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to promote safe recovery and timely discharge of patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the surgical care unit, overseeing day case surgical patients and elective post-operative inpatients.
• Ensuring the admission and preparation of patients for planned surgeries, including conducting clinical observations and medication checks.
• Educating patients and facilitating nurse-led discharges, ensuring safe and effective care throughout their hospital stay.
• Monitoring post-operative patients and managing discharge planning, providing appropriate advice and follow-up information.
• Collaborating closely with a multi-disciplinary team to promote safe recovery and timely discharge of patients.
• Demonstrating strong clinical credibility and decision-making skills to support the team in recognizing and responding to deteriorating patients.

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a registered nurse with significant post-registration experience in acute surgical or emergency care settings.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and empower nursing teams.
• Strong operational and organizational abilities, particularly in managing patient flow and service delivery.
• Excellent clinical assessment skills, with the capacity to recognize and manage deteriorating patients effectively.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and continuous service development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams throughout the surgical pathway.

Benefits of this position include a competitive salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, a permanent full-time contract, and the opportunity to work within a supportive and motivated team in a progressive healthcare organization.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

For further inquiries regarding this role, please contact Matron Bindhu Devasia at [email protected] or call 01204390963.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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