Ward Sister/Band 6 nurse

Job title:

Ward Sister/Band 6 nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

The award winning Hyper Acute Stroke team at Stepping Hill hospital is looking for a Band 6 ward sister to come and join our successful teamWard A10 is a 28 bedded Hyper acute stroke unit incorporating hyper acute stroke beds for newly admitted patients direct from the HASU ED and some short term rehabilitation beds.A10 is unpredictable and fast paced with great job satisfaction. It is an area constantly developing with excellent learning and development opportunities.Main duties of the jobThe 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 usWe 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

Date posted10 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-A-24-7032244Job locationsWard A10 HASUSTOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST,POPLAR GROVEStockportSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn 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 £13. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn 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 £13.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• 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 ExperienceEssential

• Experience on managing patient with patients post thrombolysis
• Experience on managing patients with ICH BP management
• Experience with the stroke pathway

Desirable

• Experience on performing appraisals
• Experience on managing health roster

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• 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 CircumstancesEssential

• 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 SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential

• 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 ExperienceEssential

• Experience on managing patient with patients post thrombolysis
• Experience on managing patients with ICH BP management
• Experience with the stroke pathway

Desirable

• Experience on performing appraisals
• Experience on managing health roster

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

• 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 CircumstancesEssential

• 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.

Expected salary

£37338 – 44962 per year

Location

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Job date

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:37:10 GMT

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