Job summary

Director of Quality Governance

Band 9

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Foundation Trust (TGIFT)

Trust Wide

Shape the future of quality, safety and governance

Stockport NHS Foundation and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Foundation Trusts are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Director of Quality Governance.

This is a high-profile strategic role offering the opportunity to influence quality, patient safety and governance across two progressive and ambitious NHS organisations. Reporting directly to the Chief Nurse, you will provide expert leadership and assurance on all aspects of quality governance, patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement

As Director of Quality Governance, you will lead the Trust's Quality Governance Directorate, overseeing patient safety, risk management, complaints and PALS, patient experience, claims and inquests, health and safety, policy governance and regulatory compliance functions. You will work closely with Executive Directors, Divisional Leadership Teams, Board members and external partners to ensure the organisation maintains the highest standards of care, safety and quality.

Main duties of the job

About the role

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's Quality Governance Strategy.
• Provide expert advice and assurance to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Champion a culture of patient safety, openness, learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation and oversight of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
• Oversee organisational risk management.
• Act as the senior lead for regulatory compliance, including Care Quality Commission (CQC) preparedness and inspections.
• Ensure learning from incidents, complaints, claims and external reviews translates into meaningful service improvement.
• Lead significant quality improvement, governance and transformation programmes across the Trust.

About you

We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader with:

• Significant senior leadership experience in NHS quality governance, patient safety and assurance.
• A proven track record of working with Trust Boards and Board Committees.
• Experience leading CQC improvement programmes and working with regulators and commissioners.
• Expertise in governance, risk management, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• The credibility and confidence to operate effectively at executive and board level.
• A master's degree or equivalent experience, supported by ongoing professional development.

About us

Why join us?

At SFT and TGIFT , quality, compassion and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare services, improving patient outcomes and strengthening the quality and safety culture of an organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.

If you are an ambitious and experienced senior governance leader who is passionate about patient safety and quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Job summary

Community Staff Nurse: Permanent (37.5 hours)

Our work in Core Neighbourhoods is at the very heart of Stockport Neighbourhood Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will work with the Community Nurses and other multidisciplinary teams with the support of Mastercall GPs, to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport.

We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.

The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible and willing to cover the service between 08:00 - 18:00 over a 7 day period.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are ableto travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

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:

• 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

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Ward D4 Band 5 37.5 hours Permanent

If you would like to join our Acute Frailty Unit, we are looking for a Registered Nurse . We would love to hear from you, if you are at the beginning of your career, midway or looking for a change.

Working as a registered Nurse within our team you will have the opportunity to work with a range of supportive colleagues and the whole multidisciplinary team. Our innovative approaches to care based on our quality improvement programme means that medicine remains varied, no two days are the same which enable you to develop your leadership skills and respond to change.

T he Acute Frailty Unit accommodates 16 short stay beds both male and female patients.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive , and professional integrated team comprising of consultants, Nurses, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapist, co-ordinators, advanced clinical practitioners, social services and community services to offer the best care for our patients in this acute setting.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality effective individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring
• To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate without supervision
• To keep up to date with skills and knowledge
• To comply with NMC professional registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
• Be proficient in the delivery of care to patients
• Ensure safe administration of drugs in accordance to NMC and local policies
• Ensure accurate records are kept in accordance to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Policy and NMC guidelines
• Carry out nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and standards
• Undertake regular mandatory training

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

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.

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.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of 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

Job summary

Medical Secretary - Oncology Band 3 21.75 hours Permanent

To provide an effective and efficient Support Medical Secretary service to named Consultants within the Oncology/Medicine services. To provide support for the team of Medical Secretaries in order to meet trust targets.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a personal assistant and medical secretarial service directly to named Consultants under the medicine business group.
• To collate information for clinical audits if required
• To undertake medical audio/copy typing duties including outpatient letters to General Practitioners and any other official correspondence i.e. reports
• To be responsible for and collation of investigation results
• Responsible for obtaining relevant investigation results from PACS and Intranet result service.
• To deal with day-to-day incoming mail, assigning priority and/or taking any necessary action without reference to consultant staff if necessary and within remit
• To ensure patient pathways are updated as appropriate.
• To respond to enquiries received from GP's and other Health Personnel, patients and relatives
• To maintain patient records and track notes electronically in a manner acceptable to the Trust

• Engage in the use of Evolve and all other electronic patient notes system
• To observe absolute confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of your work
• To liaise with Health Records/Appointments staff regarding outpatient clinic numbers and urgent appointments
• To cover, as practical, other secretarial team member absences
• To deal with day to day incoming mail, assigning priority and / or taking any necessary action
• To actively participate in the introduction of and use of information technology

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:

• 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

Job summary

Band 6 Paediatric Nurse - Fixed term: 12 months (37.5 hours)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Children's Nurse to join our friendly and welcoming team on the Treehouse Children's Unit to cover Maternity leave.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Paediatric Nurse who is interested in developing their leadership skills, to support the Ward Manager in leading the Treehouse team.

You would need to be dynamic and thrive under pressure, as well as being committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong patient focus, excellent communication skills and demonstrate that they have the ability to work with and lead a team.

****If this sounds like you please apply to join us****

Main duties of the job

We care for children and young people with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions.

The Treehouse Unit is a 20 bedded acute paediatric ward, with 8 paediatric assessment beds(PAU) and 2 HDU beds, we also run day case surgical lists 4 days a week.

Within Treehouse we have a Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educators who will offer you a robust induction plan .

We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you an individual Band 6 Development Plan which is tailored to your unique individual development needs.

Team focused and hard working, you'll be committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients whilst supporting your junior and senior colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trusts values.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

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.

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.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of 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

Job summary

Stockport NHS Trust has been awarded funding from the Neo Natal Network to allow the expansion of our neonatal team. Therefore we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 on a 12 month secondment within the Neonatal Service at Stockport NHS foundation trust.

We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals who can demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, provide support and education for junior staff and are passionate about improving patient safety and the patient experience and providing leadership and management of the team on a shift and work closely with the Senior Sisters, Lead Nurses and Matron in developing the service and enhancing quality of care delivery.

If you hold a Specialist Neonatal Qualification and you are ready for the challenge then we look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

The post-holder is will provide clinical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to Sick and pre-term babies and their families demonstrating family centred care; provide expert advice to parents and carers acting as a resource to other members of staff. They will take a lead role in a specific area of the service

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

Job summary

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Fixed term: 12 months (37.5 hours)

Are you an experienced Paediatric Staff Nurse or a newly qualified Staff Nurse who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care to children, young people and their families? If your answer is YES, we want you to come and join our team on the Treehouse Children's Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital.

The Treehouse Unit is looking for experienced or newly qualified staff Nurse's to join our team. You will supported by a fabulous team and our Paediatric Clinical Nurse Educator who will develop your personal development plan which will include senior band 5 training days, HDU course and APLS course.

We are a 16-20 bedded acute paediatric ward, with a paediatric same day emergency care (PSDEC) area, a surgical day case and 2 HDU beds. We care for children and young people with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions. Specialist nursing teams are available to support this care delivery.

Main duties of the job

We will provide you with support to further progress your career, including a wide variety of training opportunities. We will offer you a bespoke development plan, tailored to your unique career aspirations .

Team focused and hard working, you'll be committed to delivering safe high quality care to our patients whilst supporting your colleagues. With a strong motivation to improve patient experience and achieve the Trust's values. If this sounds like the job for you then come and join our fantastic team.

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

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-NAM5TREE-09-26

Job locations

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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

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 £54.50. 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The 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 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 £54.50. 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

• Current 1st level UK Registration RSCN or RN(child)

Desirable

• Preparation for Mentorship certificate or experience as a student assessor/supervisor.
• Relevant post registration course appropriate to the clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in paediatric clinical areas
• Experience of delivering paediatric patient care

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others

Skills

Essential

• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Resource management
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Problem solving
• Motivated
• Ability to adapt and cope with change
• Demonstrate a positive "can do" approach to change
• Attention to detail
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results
• Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
• Effective communication - written and verbal

Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

• Ability to exert concentration where the work pattern is frequently unpredictable and occasionally distressing or emotional

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Current 1st level UK Registration RSCN or RN(child) Desirable Preparation for Mentorship certificate or experience as a student assessor/supervisor. Relevant post registration course appropriate to the clinical area Experience Essential Experience of working in paediatric clinical areas Experience of delivering paediatric patient care Desirable Experience of supervising others Skills Essential Effective time management Ability to work under pressure Resource management Ability to work effectively in a team Ability to use own initiative Problem solving Motivated Ability to adapt and cope with change Demonstrate a positive "can do" approach to change Attention to detail Shows enthusiasm for achieving results Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect Effective communication - written and verbal Knowledge Essential Computer literacy Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Work Related Circumstances Essential Flexible and adaptable Desirable Ability to exert concentration where the work pattern is frequently unpredictable and occasionally distressing or emotional

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. 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 Registration

Applicants 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Treehouse Unit, Stepping Hill

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Registered Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner: Permanent (24.75 Hours )

An exciting opportunity for vacancy has arisen to either apply as a Nurse Associate or Assistant Practitioner within the District Nursing Service. This vacancy is a 24.75 hour permanent position. Please make it clear on your application which position you are applying for.

The Stockport Primary Care Network is changing the way in which we deliver health and social care services across Stockport.As part of this, new ways of working have been defined and we are now collaborating with each other across organisations towards common goals. The Stockport Primary Care Network will continue to implement new models of care that has been designed by patients, carers, clinicians and social care professionals based on evidence of what works best and what good care looks like. Our work in Core Neighbourhoods is at the very heart of Stockport Neighbourhood Care. Services will be offered 7 days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the right care is delivered to the right people at the right time.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker/Skilled visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The Stockport Primary Care Network is in the position to offer an exciting new opportunities to enthusiastic individuals who would be keen to support our integrated teams working across Adult Social Care and Stockport Foundation Trust. The post holder will work with the Community Nurses and Adults Social care staff to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport.We are looking for a flexible, innovative Nurse Associate practitioner or Assistant Practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.Stockport District Nursing Service offers a supportive preceptorship programme for staff new to community and welcomes applications from newly qualified staff.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day.

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

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

362-ACS4DNTV-09-26

Job locations

Tame Valley District Nurses

Baker Street

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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

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 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.

Job description Job responsibilities The 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 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 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

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
• Positive approach to work & able to adapt and work flexibly
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all Levels
• Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Compassionate and caring

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree OR Assistant Practitioner Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate/AP in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. (if NA)
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation (if NA)
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• bility to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date
• Ability to work under pressure.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi -disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Desirable

• Experience of the speciality area

Person Specification Work related circumstances Essential Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role Positive approach to work & able to adapt and work flexibly Capacity to work with colleagues at all Levels Open minded, treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect Compassionate and caring Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree OR Assistant Practitioner Degree GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2) Knowledge Essential Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate/AP in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. (if NA) Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation (if NA) Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload bility to deal with non - routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non -verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi -disciplinary team. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting. Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to date Ability to work under pressure. Experience Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi -disciplinary team Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information Desirable Experience of the speciality area

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.

UK Registration

Applicants 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 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tame Valley District Nurses

Baker Street

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tame Valley District Nurses

Baker Street

Stockport

SK4 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Community Staff Nurse - Fixed Term: 6 months (37.5 hours)

Our work in Core Neighbourhoods is at the very heart of Stockport Neighbourhood Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will work with the Community Nurses and other multidisciplinary teams with the support of Mastercall GPs, to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport.

We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.

The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible and willing to cover the service between 08:00 - 18:00 over a 7 day period.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

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:

• 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

Job summary

Band 4 - Blood Sciences Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Supervisor Post

Permanent contract - PART TIME - either 22.5h (Mon - Wed) or 15h (Thu - Fri) per week.

2x part time posts available (as mentioned above). Main hours will be 1200 - 2030. Successful candidates will be expected to cover each others shifts where required by the department . Also flexibility to adapt to unexpected workload and staffing pressures will be required. E.g. recent implementation of new LIMS has resulted in temporary later working.

Must be available to cover weekend and night shifts when all other options have been exhausted.

(NOTE - sponsorship for this role is NOT available).

The Pathology department at Stepping Hill Hospital (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust) is seeking a Medical Laboratory assistant to join the Blood Sciences team to assist with processing samples that arrive in the lab in the evenings. The successful applicant(s) would be joining a friendly and passionate staffing group providing diagnostic services to the hospital patients and wider community.

The role supports the delivery of Blood Sciences services. The ideal candidate will be expected to supervise the MLA team, carry out and assign day to day work in the Pathology Specimen Reception areas. Ensuring best practice and adherence to Trust and departmental policies and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for the training and competency assessment of the MLA team.

Main duties of the job

Supervise, carry out and assign MLA team activities and duties in all specimen reception areas to ensure workflow turnaround time (TAT) targets are achieved.

Manage the 24/7 MLA rota to ensure it is adequately staffed and shifts are covered. Including approving and declining annual leave and covering sickness absences to ensure service provision.

Conduct daily MLA huddles to cascade information and acquire team feedback for escalation to Technical Heads of Department and/or Senior BMS.

Deliver and coordinate training and competency assessment of the MLA team.

Ensure relevant departmental and Trust processes are followed in accordance with SOPs and policies such as Specimen Acceptance Policy and departmental H&S policies.

First line sickness management duties for MLA team i.e. logging sickness absences in accordance with Trust policy and escalating this to Senior BMS and THOD.

Support with Trust appraisal process for MLA Team along with Senior BMS and THODs.

Support with recruitment and selection processes for new MLA team members.

Ensuring equipment e.g. POCT devices and centrifuges are maintained appropriately.

Monitoring and ordering of relevant stock and inventory where appropriate.

FOR DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND ALL MAIN RESPONSBILITIES OF THE BAND 4 BLOOD SCIENCES MLA SUPERVISOR ROLE, PLEASE SEE THE ACCOMPANYING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION.

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:

• 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

Job summary

Part Time post - 22.5 hours

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified nurses to gain experience working in a Health Visiting team, with a view to applying for Health Visiting SCPHN training after 12 months.

The successful applicant will receive a learning and development package of support with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge alongside health visitors and a skill mix team to leave them well placed to apply for the SCPHN course.

Main duties of the job

You will be delivering evidence based interventions as per the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 years. You will be expected to work on your own initiative at times as well as under direct supervision of a Health Visitor or Caseload holder .

You will be working as part of Stockport Family which is an integrated Service supporting and improving outcomes for children and families. Health Visiting teams are part of Family Hub neighbourhood Teams working with all partners around the child and their family.

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

Job summary

Senior Clinical Assessor/Navigator - Part time - 30 hours per week

The newly created Digital Health Service will be responsible for the clinical assessment and monitoring of Hospital at home patients alongside the senior clinical assessment and care navigation of the acutely unwell adult that has been referred via the Urgent Single Point of Access.

The Senior Clinical Assessor/Navigator role will have dual function:

Care Navigation and identification of clinical service for any acutely unwell adult referred

Clinically assess and offer digital remote monitoring of Hospital at home patients upon the green caseload, identifying deterioration and managing escalation to the Senior Clinicians in VW

The role will require clinical skills of assessment, alongside the ability to utilise digital equipment and telephony systems to support the role within the Digital Health Service.

Main duties of the job

Collaborate with referring HCP and provide the appropriate delivery of patient care and clinical and professional advice that will result in effective navigation of the patient to the appropriate service

Develop clinical skills in the assessment of acutely ill patients via the Digital, remote technology.

Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The post holder will work as part of the Digital Hub team and after accepting the referral will ensure that the correct triage tool is utilised to support effective care navigation to identified services within Stockport. The service Standard Operating Procedure will be adhered to alongside use of the Directory of Service DOS

The post holder will ensure the patient is navigated to the correct department and team ensuring electronic records are contemporaneously completed and referral is accurately transferred.

The post holder will be responsible for direct bookable appointments into identified services via Adastra and be compliant with the protocol and guideline for its use.

If appropriate will signpost the referrer or patient to appropriate alternative services.

Adhere to Professional Codes of Practice

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:

• 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

Job summary

Our work in Core Neighbourhoods is at the very heart of Stockport Neighbourhood Care. Services will be offered seven days a week to help people remain healthy and build independence. The aim being that the "right care is delivered to the right people at the right time".We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will work with the Community Nurses and other multidisciplinary teams with the support of Mastercall GPs, to provide a first class service to the residents of Stockport.

We are looking for a flexible, innovative practitioner with a variety of clinical skills. The District Nursing Service provides care in patients' homes as well as residential homes caring for patients with complex needs and supporting carers.

The post holder should have good organisational and assessment skills be flexible and willing to cover the service between 08:00 - 18:00 over a 7 day period.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act

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:

• 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