Job summary Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of something new? We are recruiting for our brand-new Clinical Decision Unit (CD), an innovative service within the Emergency Department.The new unit is designed to provide short-term care and assessment for patients who need further observation or treatment from the Emergency Department. As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and supportive environment Main duties of the job Main responsibilities include: Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients requiring further assessment and observation Monitor and assess patients escalating any changes in condition appropriately Contribute to the development of this new unit, shaping best practices and processes. Maintain accurate records in accordance with agreed standards Participate as a team member Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate without supervisions To comply with NMC professional registration and keep up to date with current nursing practises Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance to NMC and local policies Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards Undertake regular mandatory training About us About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen 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. 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. The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of 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 19 February 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 Full-time Reference number 362-A-24-6984481 Job locations Stockport NHS Foundation trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Band 5 nurse on a clinical decision unit plays a crucial role in providing high- quality patient -centred care to individuals, requiring short-term observations, further assessments or treatment before discharge. Please see Job description/person specification attached Job description Job responsibilities Band 5 nurse on a clinical decision unit plays a crucial role in providing high- quality patient -centred care to individuals, requiring short-term observations, further assessments or treatment before discharge. Please see Job description/person specification attached Person Specification Current 1st line registration Essential Current NMC Pin Skills and Abilitiies Essential Ability to work under pressure Ability to work effectively in a team Effective communication Ability to use own initiative Problem Solving Effective communication Desirable Suturing and plastering Experience Essential Experience of working in a clinical area Experience of delivering patient care Desirable Experiencing of working in CDU/ Emergency Department Knowledge Essential Computer Literacy Desirable Awareness of CDU and the pathways evidence of CPD Person Specification Current 1st line registration Essential Current NMC Pin Skills and Abilitiies Essential Ability to work under pressure Ability to work effectively in a team Effective communication Ability to use own initiative Problem Solving Effective communication Desirable Suturing and plastering Experience Essential Experience of working in a clinical area Experience of delivering patient care Desirable Experiencing of working in CDU/ Emergency Department Knowledge Essential Computer Literacy Desirable Awareness of CDU and the pathways evidence of CPD 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 Stockport NHS Foundation trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)