Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for two senior sister/charge nurse positions in our Emergency Department:

  • X1 Full-time position

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that thrives in a fast paced environment who aspires to deliver high quality care within a team of innovative professionals where every individual's contribution is valued.

This role comes at an exciting time, as we prepare to transition into a new- state-of-art Emergency Department which is part of a large Emergency Village.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in Emergency Care. As a senior sister/charge nurse you will play a key role in shaping the transition into new ED whilst maintaining high standards of care. Your leadership will be essential in embedding new ways of working, supporting your team, and delivering the best outcomes for patients.

If you are a motivated, dynamic nurse leader with a passion for emergency care then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership- Oversee the day-to-day running of the ED ensuring safe and efficient patient care and patient flow

Staff management- supervise, mentor and support nursing staff, fostering professional development

Patient Care- Ensure high standards of care, focusing on patient safety, dignity and experience

Service Development- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of emergency care services, adapting to evolving clinical needs

Collaboration- work closely with Doctors, allied health professionals and operations teams

Resource management- ensure appropriate use of staffing, equipment and facilities

About us

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

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-24-7083120-A

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD/Person specification 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 £54.90. 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 see attached JD/Person specification 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 £54.90. 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 & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
  • Evidence of study at degree level

Desirable

  • Supporting learners in practice course

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
  • Updated research and evidence based practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of further learning

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in an Emergency Department in a leadership role
  • Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team

Desirable

  • Coaching skills

Skills

Essential

  • Manchester Triage qualification
  • Suturing/Plastering

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support
  • Leadership qualification
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
  • Evidence of study at degree level

Desirable

  • Supporting learners in practice course

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
  • Updated research and evidence based practice

Desirable

  • Evidence of further learning

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in an Emergency Department in a leadership role
  • Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team

Desirable

  • Coaching skills

Skills

Essential

  • Manchester Triage qualification
  • Suturing/Plastering

Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support
  • Leadership qualification

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

Stepping Hill Hospital

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

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron ED

Bethan Jones

bethan.jones2@stockport.nhs.uk

01614194221

Details

Date posted

13 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-24-7083120-A

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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