Job overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Registered General Nurse with an interest in Cardiology with strong clinical skills, who is enthusiastic, and motivated to provide visible leadership in support of the Ward Manager on A11.

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 Cardiology Ward caring for patients who are admitted for treatment and assessment under the medical directorate, within the field of Cardiology.

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. 

We will also providing training in our Catheter lab and rhythm recognition so you will have the necessary skills to develop within Cardiology.

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.

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