Job summary We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our team on Ward D8, a dynamic 6-bed assessment area and 18-bedded surgical/urology unit. D8 is fast-paced, clinically focused, and ideal for those who thrive in a rewarding frontline environment where excellent patient care is at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a strong culture of staff development, continuous learning, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Our consultant body and wider MDT are highly engaged and supportive, creating a positive and collaborative environment to grow your skills. As a busy ward, we require individuals with a strong commitment to high standards of patient care. You must be able to deliver quality, compassionate care and help maintain an efficient, safe, and patient-centred service. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with: A caring and compassionate approach Strong communication skills A willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a cohesive team In this role, you will support patients with fundamental aspects of care, including: Personal hygiene and toileting Feeding and nutritional support Mobility and general comfort If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to grow within a supportive and high-performing team, we would welcome your application to join Ward D8. Main duties of the job Excellent strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards of care to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families and ensure that efficient service delivery is maintained. Enthusiastic and motivated. Caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential. To work closely with the nursing team delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene and toileting needs, feeding and mobility. Part of the team approach to avoiding risk and providing the highest quality care. 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: o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays o NHS pension scheme membership o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further o NHS Staff discounts o Cycle to work scheme oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Details Date posted 31 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,465 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 362-A-25-7620464 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital, Ward D8/SDEC Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.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 salaryIn 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. Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.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 salaryIn 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 Essential Written and basic numeracy skills Desirable NVQ2 Knowledge Essential Understanding of Caring Desirable Understanding of confidentiality Skills and abilities Essential Able to work as part of a team Desirable Basic computer skills Work related circumstances Essential Able to work shift patterns Desirable Previous experience Person Specification Education Essential Written and basic numeracy skills Desirable NVQ2 Knowledge Essential Understanding of Caring Desirable Understanding of confidentiality Skills and abilities Essential Able to work as part of a team Desirable Basic computer skills Work related circumstances Essential Able to work shift patterns Desirable Previous experience 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. Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital, Ward D8/SDEC Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital, Ward D8/SDEC Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)