Band 5 Staff Nurse

Job SummaryWard E3 is looking to recruit band 5 Staff Nurse to join our enthusiastic and friendly team. Ward is a 35 bedded, General Medicine ward. The candidates will have the opportunity develop their clinical skills and assessment and knowledge in a General Medicine ward Successful candidates will have the opportunity to provide high quality nursing care to our patients. We are looking for highly committed and motivated staff to join our team. Recently qualified applicants will be supported through their Preceptorship.

Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobTo provide high quality effective individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caringTo assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate without supervisionTo keep up to date with skills and knowledgeTo comply with NMC professional registration and keep up to date with current nursing practicesBe proficient in the delivery of care to patientsEnsure safe administration of drugs in accordance to NMC and local policiesEnsure accurate records are kept in accordance to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Policy and NMC guidelinesCarry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standardsUndertake regular mandatory trainingAbout UsWe 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 holidaysNHS pension scheme membershipSalary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furtherNHS Staff discountsCycle to work schemeSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debtStockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceDetailsDate posted28 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-A-25-7344802Job locationsWard E3, Stepping hill hospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care.

The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures. They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels. They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.

Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents. To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs. 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 DescriptionJob responsibilitiesDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care.

The post holder will assist in the admission and discharge processes for patients in line with local procedures. They will provide support with the effective patient admission pathways and effective discharge planning using their clinical skills to agree admissions and manage/report any impact on shifts/ workload and staffing levels. They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.

Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents. To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs. 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 SpecificationEssentialEducation & QualificationsCurrent 1st level RegistrationDesirableTeaching and Assessing CertificateRelevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical areaKnowledgeEssentialComputer literacyDesirableEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD)ExperienceDesirableExperience of supervising othersExperience of working in clinical areasExperience of delivering patient careEssentialSkills & AbilitiesEffective time managementAbility to work under pressureResource managementAbility to work effectively in a teamNMC registraionEssentialqualificationDesirableworking towardsPerson SpecificationEssentialqualificationDesirableworking towardsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressWard E3, Stepping hill hospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEEmployer's websitehttp: //www. stockport. nhs. uk/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressWard E3, Stepping hill hospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEEmployer's websitehttp: //www. stockport. nhs. uk/ (Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ