Sister/Charge Nurse - Discharge LoungeJob summarySister/Charge Nurse - 24 Hours, Band 6, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 24 hour per week permanent Sister / Charge Nurse (Band 6) in the Discharge Lounge at Stepping Hill Hospital
You will be working with all the wards and departments in the hospital in order to facilitate patient flow and improve patient experience. The successful candidate will maintain patient safety whilst assisting nursing teams in the prompt and efficient transfer of patients to the discharge lounge and out of hospital.
You must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities within an area in an effective and efficient manner.
You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
Main duties of the jobKey duties of the role will include:
- To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, coordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
- To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver high quality care to their client group.
- To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
- Proactively support in de-escalating site by facilitating flow and discharges from the wards
- To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- To answer Datix and Complaints
- to oversee the Off Duty
About 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 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
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number362-NAM6TU-08-26
Job locationsStepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse (RGN or equivalent) with valid NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable- Experience and understanding of patient flow and discharge coordination
- mentorship
Skills & AbilitiesEssential- Strong leadership and decision-making skills to manage patient risk and lead shifts.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with patients, families, and outside agencies.
- Accurately maintain patient records
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and current NHS issues
Desirable- Previous experience specifically working at a Band 6 level (or equivalent) with clinical responsibilities.
- Experience completing audits and implementing change.
KnowledgeEssential- An Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidenced based practice
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
- Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to post
Desirable- Evidence of further learning
Person Specification
Education and QualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse (RGN or equivalent) with valid NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable- Experience and understanding of patient flow and discharge coordination
- mentorship
Skills & AbilitiesEssential- Strong leadership and decision-making skills to manage patient risk and lead shifts.
- Excellent communication skills for liaising with patients, families, and outside agencies.
- Accurately maintain patient records
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and current NHS issues
Desirable- Previous experience specifically working at a Band 6 level (or equivalent) with clinical responsibilities.
- Experience completing audits and implementing change.
KnowledgeEssential- An Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidenced based practice
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues
- Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to post
Desirable- Evidence of further learning
Disclosure 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 information
Disclosure 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 Trust
AddressStepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation Trust
AddressStepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Site Co-Ordinator
Sally Walsh
sally.walsh@stockport.nhs.uk
01614195776
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number362-NAM6TU-08-26
Job locationsStepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeStockport NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
