Band 6 Junior Sister - Marjory Warren Unit OPD/Day Hospital

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a full-time Band 6 nurse. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership, support ward management, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role offers excellent managerial support and professional development opportunities, including training courses. Benefits include NHS pension, annual leave, and additional staff discounts.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing with leadership potential.
• Strong commitment to professional development.
• Ability to coordinate care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in department management.
• Ensure patients receive high-quality care.
• Supervise junior staff and trainees.

Skills

Leadership potential

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 who is enthusiastic and motivated to provide visible leadership to join our team Marjory Warren Unit Day Hospital/ OPD. You will need to have the management and communication skills to lead the team working closely with the Manager, matrons and business manager. The post involves supporting the Ward Manager in all aspects of Ward/Department management and developing the nursing team to ensure patients receive the required standard of care.

The day hospital is on the ground floor of the Marjory Warren Unit, open Monday to Friday with car parking adjacent to the main entrance. The hospital runs infusions, treatments and several clinics, including falls and stroke/TIA clinics, and works closely with services such as Rheumatology and General Medicine.

The successful candidate can be a Band 6 or senior Band 5 and will be supported to develop leadership skills and deliver high-quality care, with professional accountability and a clear vision for the in-patient nursing area.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in all aspects of Ward/Department management and coordinate and develop the nursing team to ensure patients receive compassionate, safe and high-quality care.
• Be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
• Organise own workload, adjust priorities and deputise for the Ward Manager as required.
• Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained and manage roster allocation to provide safe staffing levels in line with the workforce model.
• Supervise junior staff and trainees during duty and ensure efficient use of ward resources (e.g., bank staff).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in nursing with leadership potential; ability to lead by example and contribute to a clear vision for inpatient care.
• Ability to co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway for patients and to be an effective, visible presence in the clinical area.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to professional development.
• Support from Ward Manager and Matron with professional accountability and innovative thinking for the in-patient nursing area.

Support and Development

We offer excellent managerial support and commitment to personal professional development with access to a variety of training courses from Acute Illness Management and ILS to leadership courses.

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for detailed content.

Safeguarding & DBS

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures.

If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from the first Trust salary. In addition, you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16 as a condition of employment.

About Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision, aiming to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. The Trust values are: We Care, We Respect, We Listen.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting diversity, fairness and equality. The Trust supports applicants through reasonable adjustments on request.

Flexible Working

We recognise that flexible working is important. We consider all reasonable requests to facilitate service needs.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and other benefits
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance and budgeting tips
• Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice