Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
An Exciting opportunity become available for a band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on a fast-paced Surgical Urology/ENT Ward.

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual with a passion for nursing who has the ambition/drive to develop new services.

You will be part of an expanding team providing innovative urology services. Ward D7 has one of the most varied branches & one of the most varied branches of surgery encompassing diseases of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, incontinence, and cancer reconstruction of the genito-urinary tract.

The team comprises several Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and therapists and works towards a multi-disciplinary team approach.

We expect strong nursing values and a commitment to providing patients and families with a culture of care, compassion, professionalism and respect.

Professional development is supported within the department and Trust.

The successful candidate will be a qualified nurse with evidence of leadership skills in an Acute Trust. You will be flexible and proactive.

Experience working in Urology would be an advantage but not essential.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact
Maria Wainwright
maria.wainwright@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0161 419 4044

Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced nurse looking for a challenge to progress your career in nursing. You will demonstrate excellent knowledge & previous experience in caring for urology patients processing excellent leadership skills. You will be working collaboratively with other MDT members. You will be confident in working under your initiative & able to prioritise your clinical care, admissions and discharges accordingly.

You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership & management skills with the support of the Ward Manager & Matron. You will receive full induction/support for relevant training to become a competent sister/charge nurse to manage a 28-bed ward. You will then support the Ward Manager and the Junior staff in completing staff appraisals, training, and managing the ward budget.

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

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 362-NAM6D7-11-26

Job locations
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: NMC Registration; Adult Nursing 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 courses; Previous leadership experience

Knowledge

• Essential: An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times; Updated research and evidence based practice; Knowledge of Health & Safety issues; Knowledge of 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; Trained at Safeguarding Level 3
• Desirable: Coaching skills; Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance; Investigation training undertaken; Undertaken, or willing to, the Trust 'Work together to get results' programme

Skills

• Essential: Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care; Organisational skills; Appropriate IT skills
• 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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Maria Wainwright, maria.wainwright@stockport.nhs.uk, 01614194044

Date posted: 11 November 2026
Reference number: 362-NAM6D7-11-26

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