Job summary
At Stockport NHS foundation Trust we are proud that we care for our people as much as our patients , we'd love you to join us within our team on ward D5.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our hardworking and dynamic nursing team on ward D5, general surgery ward, where every day has new challenges and there is always something new to learn. We are a Multidisciplinary team with our own Advanced Clinical Practitioners, specialising in both general surgery and colorectal based on the ward.
Main duties of the job
As a Sister/Charge Nurse at SFT you'll be expected to work within your scope of practice, leading teams, supporting operational flow, discharges and ensuring the wellbeing of our junior team. Acting as NIC and deputising in the absence of the ward manager. .
SFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
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:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, Well give you plenty of support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you an individual Band 6 Development Plan which is unique to your individual development needs.
So were proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care. In return, youll deliver our values, we care, we respect and we listen.
To succeed, you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development.
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 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 £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We show our commitment to our teams through excellent development and progression opportunities, Well give you plenty of support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you an individual Band 6 Development Plan which is unique to your individual development needs.
So were proud to nurture and support our nurses to provide the very best care. In return, youll deliver our values, we care, we respect and we listen.
To succeed, you will need to be committed to delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development.
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 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 £16.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Post registration qualification in general surgery Adult Nursing or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship Qualification or Equivalent Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- experience in change management
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven adult nursing experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- management experience ie health roster
Desirable
- experience with colorectal nursing care -NG/ NJ/ complex wound care
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Post registration qualification in general surgery Adult Nursing or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship Qualification or Equivalent Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- experience in change management
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven adult nursing experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- management experience ie health roster
Desirable
- experience with colorectal nursing care -NG/ NJ/ complex wound care
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.
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.
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).
