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Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated nurse with a passion for nursing who has the ambition and drive to develop new services.
It is essential that you are able to work using your own initiative and also work well as part of a team. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and enjoy a fast paced environment.
The unit is currently open Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. A flexible approach regarding working hours is essential as the days required to work can vary.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about supporting our staff with a comprehensive career pathway ensuring the opportunity to develop your career with access to in-house training and a number of CPD opportunities.
The nursing leadership team within Surgery are forward thinking and proactive, and proud to be leading from the front with drive and enthusiasm. Working collectively and supporting colleagues to deliver high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Medical Day Case Unit provides a service to patients requiring treatment but do not need inpatient care. Patients often require intravenous infusions and blood tests.
You should be confident in working under your own initiative and able to prioritise your clinical care, admissions, and discharges accordingly.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and deliver high quality, evidence-led care.
The environment is challenging, exciting, and supportive.
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
Date posted: 02 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 362-A-25-7090079
Job locations: Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse responsible for the delivery of high quality patient care and uphold the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards. Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team they will be an accountable practitioner responsible for the assessing, planning, evaluating and coordinating of care delivery.
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 Trust's 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 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
Essential
* Current 1st level Registration
Desirable
* Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
* Computer literacy
Desirable
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Essential
Skills & Abilities
* Effective time management
* Ability to work under pressure
* Resource management
* Ability to use own initiative
* Ability to work effectively in a team
* Problem solving
* Motivated
* Demonstrates a positive 'can do' approach to change
* Attention to detail
* Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
* Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity & respect
* Effective communication - written & verbal
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in clinical areas.
* Experience of delivering patient care.
Desirable
* Experience of supervising others
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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/
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