About this role
Job summary
B1 Ward is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Ward Manager with strong leadership skills and a clear passion for quality and patient safety. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nurse who is committed to delivering high standards of care and supporting the development of the ward team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for complex care, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will play a key role in supporting the Ward Manager, leading by example, and contributing to a positive, safe, and effective ward environment.
This role is ideal for an individual who is driven, patient-focused, and committed to continuous improvement in care delivery.
Main duties of the job
B1 Ward provides high-quality medical care for complex patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. We are looking to recruit a motivated, hardworking Deputy Ward Manager with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for complex care and patient safety.
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of general medicine, experience in caring for patients with complex and multi-morbid needs, and be able to demonstrate excellent discharge planning skills to support safe and effective transitions of care.
We are seeking a dynamic leader who is enthusiastic, committed, and driven to continuously improve patient care. When working clinically, you will be expected to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care, while providing support and reassurance to patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
As Deputy Ward Manager, you will:
Promote and lead the delivery of excellent patient-centred care in a supportive and inclusive environment Support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of care, quality, and safety Act as a role model for professional practice and leadership Encourage staff development and foster a positive learning culture
The candidate must be willing to work 4 days a week to cover the service.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
We can offer you training packages to suit your needs and your specific learning style. We have a team dedicated to new and existing staff that will support your learning and facilitate competency assessments to ensure that you are highly trained within complex Care.
The ward is passionate about teaching and the applicant should have an interest/passion for developing others. Currently the ward is beginning to support the synergy project for nursing students.
You will receive regular supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practice and future career prospects.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants should have a sound knowledge of general medicine, experience in caring for patients with complex and multimorbid needs, and be able to demonstrate excellent discharge planning skills to support safe and effective transitions of care.
We are seeking a dynamic leader who is enthusiastic, committed, and driven to continuously improve patient care. When working clinically, you will be expected to deliver highquality, compassionate, and evidencebased care, while providing support and reassurance to patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
As Deputy Ward Manager, you will:
Promote and lead the delivery of excellent patientcentred care in a supportive and inclusive environment Support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of care, quality, and safety Act as a role model for professional practice and leadership Encourage staff development and foster a positive learning culture
We are committed to supporting our nurses to develop advanced clinical and leadership skills, enabling them to competently manage the complex needs of our patients.
You will receive training and experience in:
Root Cause Analysis Rostering and workforce management Budget setting Human Resources management
You will also be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence, ensuring the continued delivery of high standards across the ward.
The candidate must be willing to work 4 days a week to cover the service.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this job role. Please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below should you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualification Essential NMC Registration Diploma in Nursing Desirable Relevant degree Essential
Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management
Desirable
Proven high level clinical skills Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees 2 years experience
Skills Essential
Effective team worker Effective communication skills Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations Leadership
Desirable
Desirable leadership courses
Presentation Essential
Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management
Desirable
Desirable teaching experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)