Deputy ward manager - complex care
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role 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 role involves supporting the Ward Manager, leading by example, and contributing to a positive, safe, and effective ward environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for complex care, alongside excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will play a key role in delivering high standards of care and supporting the development of the ward team. This position requires working 4 days a week to cover the service.
Essential criteria
- Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management
Desirable criteria
- Proven high level clinical skills Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees 2 years experience
- Effective team worker Effective communication skills Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations Leadership
- Desirable leadership courses
- Presentation
- Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management
- Desirable teaching experience
- Qualification Essential NMC Registration Diploma in Nursing Desirable Relevant degree
- Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management
- Proven high level clinical skills Shows ability to support, teach and coach students and preceptees 2 years experience
- Effective team worker Effective communication skills Able to prioritise and show the ability to cope with stressful situations Leadership
- Desirable leadership courses
- Presentation
- Essential Working as part of MDT Evidence of recent professional development Team management/ co-ordinator change management
- Desirable teaching experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy ward manager - [contact details removed]
The closing date is 04 October 2026
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 an
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