Job summary
- Main area
- Acute Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 34.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-268AA-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Deputy Ward Manager/Team leader
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Are you confident, caring, and compassionate with the ability to inspire others in the delivery of outstanding patient care?
Do you lead by example, advocate for your patients and act as a positive role model?
Can you negotiate and influence change?
Can you deal positively with conflict?
Do you thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment?
Can you think on your feet whilst remaining calm and focused, whilst delivering good quality care to patients and achieving team and organisational objectives?
Are you a leader? Can you influence change? Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing journey and take on the responsibilities of this exciting leadership role in a supportive and well established team?
Main duties of the job
If yes then the position of Sister/Charge Nurse on ward D2 Royal Bolton Hospital may interest you.
We are looking for leaders who embrace the Trust values. Ideally you should have experience in both acute medicine and medical assessment wards and possess a wide range of clinical skills which will equip you to care for the acutely unwell patient.
Working for our organisation
We are a large multi disciplinary team with a commitment to staff training and development. In addition to clinical responsibilities, your role will support deputising for the Ward Manager this will include attending meetings, cascade training, supporting the wards to achieve their objectives and participating in activities to ensure that patients receive high quality care and a positive experience . A full induction and training will be provided on appointment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be trained to coordinate the shift, ensuring that the environment is safe and prepared for patients waiting for assessment by the medical team. The ward is fast paced and you must have the ability to work under pressure and manage a large team of nurses and health care assistants.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 5 or above Nursing Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Level 6/7 Nursing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Acute medicine experience
Desirable criteria
- Significant acute medicines experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sally Hudson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390208
- Additional information
For more information contact:
Sally Hudson Ward Manager D2
Tel: 01204 390208
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