Ward Sister / Charge nurse - Band 6 - Devonshire centre

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to support and lead the neurorehabilitation team. The successful candidate will manage patient care processes, enhance leadership skills, and ensure high-quality care. The position includes duties such as coordinating care and maintaining clinical records, while also providing mentorship to junior staff. This role offers a supportive environment for professional development and flexible working options.

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 from Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and current registration (Ward Sister/Charge Nurse level).
• Experience in ward/department management and leading a multidisciplinary team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in all aspects of Ward/Department management.
• Co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway for patients.
• Lead by example and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Patient care

Education

Nursing qualification and current registration

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our neurorehabilitation team. We are looking for a Ward Sister / charge nurse to support and lead this excellent team and service. The DCNR is a 15 bedded post-acute neurorehabilitation centre, where we care for patients with various complex needs, following an acute episode of neurological, neurosurgical or spinal nature. Within our centre you will find a specialised and very dedicated multi-disciplinary team comprising of nursing, medical and therapy teams who provide holistic and person-centred care to every patient we see through our unit. Successful candidate will have opportunity to enhance their knowledge in the management of patients presenting with neurological, neurosurgical and spinal presentations who require further rehabilitation. You will also be supported in further developing your leadership and management skills through teaching and delegation of non-clinical tasks. Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will support the Ward Manager 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.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and current registration (Ward Sister / charge nurse level).
• Experience in ward/department management and leading a multidisciplinary team is desirable.

Benefits

• 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