Job summary
This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

Under the direction of the Ward Manager and SDEC Coordinator the role of a Band 5 Staff Nurse is to support them to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and deliver high quality, evidence-based, holistic person-centred care and to assist in the supervision of more junior members of staff.

In the absence of band 6/7 nurse the postholder will be required to act as team leader who will be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of the rostered shift.

Hours per week: 24

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain own NMC registration and personal portfolio in line with PREP guidelines and professional development.
• To contribute to and ensure the timely and efficient admissions and transfers of patients to and from A & E /wards/ hospitals and to lead the ward team in the absence of the band 6/7 nurse
• To participate and assist in the early assessment and implementation of safe discharge planning utilising appropriate resources and referral systems and to act as a role model to more junior members of staff
• To be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating, and delivering high quality, evidence-based care, including maintaining high standards of documentation.
• To contribute and promote an awareness of audit, research and participate in service developments in order to assist and support the ward manager to improve the quality of person-centred care whilst maintaining professional standards
• To support and maintain patient safety by undertaking clinical risk assessments and utilising the clinical incident reporting system
• To maintain and develop appropriate clinical skills to ensure best practice and demonstrate competencies commensurate with the band
• To support and encourage patient empowerment and assist patient choice through the provision and teaching of health promotion, PPI and PALS involvement.
• To take responsibility and ownership of personal and professional development with the support of ward manager and clinical manager

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC)
• Essential: Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Desirable: Post-registration course relevant to clinical area

Knowledge & Skills

• Essential: Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Essential: Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Essential: Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Essential: Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Essential: Compassionate, reliable, committed to person-centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
• Desirable: Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
• Desirable: Experience liaising with families and multiagency professionals
• Desirable: Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
• Desirable: Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
• Desirable: Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Desirable: Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Desirable: Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Desirable: Experience using audit or reporting tools

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 209-A-26-8270875-A

Questions about the job: Samantha Billinge, Senior Sister, samantha.billinge1@nhs.net, 01625661420

East Cheshire NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader.