Job summary
Medical SDEC (MSDEC) are seeking a motivated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for secondment until October 2026.
The post holder must have a good understanding of Medical SDEC and have strong experience with Trust IT systems including Patient Centre and Advantis ED.
The post holder must demonstrate positive leadership and be adept in managing change within a team.
Main duties of the job
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. The post holder will support the Ward Manager/ Team Leader in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies/ procedures and professional and legal standards.
The post holder will coordinate patient flow through Medical SDEC from all referral routes.
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
Job description
Job 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. The post holder will support the Ward Manager/ Team Leader in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies/ procedures and professional and legal standards.
The post holder will coordinate patient flow through Medical SDEC from all referral routes.
Please see job description & person specification.
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
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. The post holder will support the Ward Manager/ Team Leader in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies/ procedures and professional and legal standards.
The post holder will coordinate patient flow through Medical SDEC from all referral routes.
Please see job description & person specification.
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
- RN adult
- Current NMC registration
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Supporting learners in practice course
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in adult care
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
Desirable
- Safeguarding level 3 training
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.
- Coaching skills
- Undertaken or willing to undertake the Trust 'Work together to get results' programme.
- Investigation training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Organisational abilities
- Appropriate IT skills
- Evidence of being a positive role model in their current environment
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RN adult
- Current NMC registration
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Supporting learners in practice course
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in adult care
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.
Desirable
- Safeguarding level 3 training
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.
- Coaching skills
- Undertaken or willing to undertake the Trust 'Work together to get results' programme.
- Investigation training
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
- Organisational abilities
- Appropriate IT skills
- Evidence of being a positive role model in their current environment
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
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).
