Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 362-NAM6WC3-07-26
- Employer
- Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ward C3 Stepping hill hospital
- Town
- Stockport
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Ward Manager
Band 6
Job overview
Deputy Ward Manager
37.5 hours
Band 6
Permanent
We are looking for a highly experienced Registered General Nurse with an interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes, with strong clinical skills, who is enthusiastic, and motivated to provide visible leadership in support of the Ward Manager on C3.
The post holder will be and experienced band 5 nurse or band 6 sister who can demonstrate they have a range of transferable skills within the hospital setting.
We also welcome current Band 5's who wish to take on a new challenge on a busy Endocrine Ward caring for patients who are admitted for treatment and assessment under the medical directorate, within the field of Endocrinology.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop their leadership skills and will lead by example to deliver excellent high-quality care.
Supported by the Ward manager and Matron, you will develop your professional accountability, innovative thinking contributing to a clear vision for the in-patient nursing area. You will be responsible for the continuous management of the ward and contributing to high standards of care delivery.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a caring, compassionate individual that is well organised, thrives under pressure and feels ready to develop their leadership skills within a friendly and supportive team.
We offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. You can access a variety of training courses from Acute Illness Management, ILS to mentorship.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Detailed job description and main 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.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In 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 specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- R.N. ADULT
- Current NMC registration
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Supporting learners in practice course
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.
- Updated research and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
- Data Protection
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the post
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Safeguarding level 3 training
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance
- Coaching skills
- Undertaken or willing to undertake the Trust ‘Work together to get results’ programme
- Investigation training
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational abilities
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Littin Kurian
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01614195012
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