Ward Sister/Band 6 nurse

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ward E1 at Stepping Hill Hospital as a Band 6 ward sister/charge nurse in a dynamic stroke rehabilitation unit. This role involves managing patient care, leading a nursing team, and ensuring high standards. Excellent learning opportunities and a supportive environment await.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and savings

Local financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience on managing patients with post-stroke complications.
• Experience on managing patients with rehabilitation needs.
• Experience with the stroke pathway.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in all aspects of ward/department management.
• Coordinate patient care ensuring a timely pathway.
• Supervise junior staff and trainees during shifts.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care

Appropriate IT skills

Education

Current NMC registration

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality

Job description

Job summary

Ward E1 at Stepping Hill hospital is looking for a Band 6 ward sister/charge nurse to come and join our successful team.Ward E1 is a 30 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. E1 is unpredictable and exciting with great job satisfaction. It is an area constantly developing with excellent learning and development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Ward Manger in all aspects of Ward/ Department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care.

To effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for patients. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.Lead by example and act as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/ management team as necessary.Deputise for the Ward Manager/ Team Leader as required.Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the ward manager or as required in his/ her absence.Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained.Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.

Ensure the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care of all patients and supervise the working of junior staff and trainees during the span of duty.Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7151655

Job locations

Ward E1

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST,POPLAR GROVE

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description & person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

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 Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description & person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

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 Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Mentorship or teaching qualification
• Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards

Desirable

• Evidence of study at degree level
• Evidence of continual professional development

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Experience on managing patient with post stroke complications
• Experience on managing patients with rehabilitation needs
• Experience with the stroke pathway

Desirable

• Experience on performing appraisals
• Experience on managing health roster

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Organisational abilities
• Appropriate IT skills

Desirable

• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience of audit

Work related Circumstances Essential

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Mentorship or teaching qualification
• Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards

Desirable

• Evidence of study at degree level
• Evidence of continual professional development

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• Experience on managing patient with post stroke complications
• Experience on managing patients with rehabilitation needs
• Experience with the stroke pathway

Desirable

• Experience on performing appraisals
• Experience on managing health roster

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Organisational abilities
• Appropriate IT skills

Desirable

• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience of audit

Work related Circumstances Essential

• Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward E1

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST,POPLAR GROVE

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward E1

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST,POPLAR GROVE

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)