Job Summary
Seeking Nurses with NMC registration only, with experience in Gastroenterology Nursing only. The role is on Ward D1 (part of a multidisciplinary team) and is 28 hours per week.
SNHSFT supports growth and development, including funding degree or master level modules related to Gastroenterology.
Ward D1 is a 25‑bedded acute unit that works as a team to deliver high‑standard care.
Main Duties
- Work within the NMC code of conduct.
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide excellent written documentation.
- Support patients with care delivery.
- Care for NGs, PEGs and PICC lines.
- Venepuncture and cannulation (training available).
- Supervise and support healthcare assistants.
- Care for acutely unwell patients.
- Participate in further education and learning.
Responsibilities for Patient Care
- Assess care needs, develop and implement care plans.
- Work with relatives and carers to improve patient care standards.
- Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
- Uphold Trust dignity and respect standards.
- Ensure nursing care is appropriate and consistent with clinical guidelines.
- Use professional judgement to analyse patient conditions and act appropriately.
- Promote safeguarding for vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
Planning and Organising
- Prioritise own workload.
- As Shift Leader, plan discharges, liaise with Social Services and organise safe hand‑overs.
- Contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance agenda.
Benefits
- 27–33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- NHS pension scheme membership.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more.
- NHS staff discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary finance for loans, savings, budgeting and debt tips.
- Stockport Credit Union for local financial advice.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
- Essential: Current NMC registration.
- Desirable: Relevant post‑registration courses appropriate to the clinical area.
Knowledge
- Essential: Computer literacy.
- Desirable: Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Essential Assessment
- Welcoming and approachable.
Desirable Assessment
- Excellent communication skills.
Experience
- Essential: Experience of working in clinical areas and delivering patient care.
- Desirable: Experience of supervising others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires an enhanced DBS check (£54.90) and annual subscription fee (£16). The cost will be deducted from the first Trust salary.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from individuals requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Ward D1 – Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 per year, pro‑rata.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented communities to help reflect the local population.
