Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality care delivery of all patients in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards. The Ward Manager has a fundamental role in ensuring the caring environment is conducive to wellbeing and the effective delivery of budgetary, workforce and resource management. Within this role, you will also be expected to work clinically to support the needs of the Neonatal service, working together with the Matron, Clinical lead and the North West Neonatal Network.
Main duties of the job
To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Division with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently.
To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations.
To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions
To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained.
Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
To Lead and further develop the Transitional Care Model within Stockport Neonatal Unit
To ensure an effective and sustainable relationship between Maternity and Neonates
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

Details
Date posted
16 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7639696
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Hazel Grove
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with the Divisional Nursing Director, Lead Nurse and Matron, provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level.
To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Division with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently.
To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations.
To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions
To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained.
Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in practice
To Lead and further develop the Transitional Care Model within Stockport Neonatal Unit
To ensure an effective and sustainable relationship between Maternity and Neonates
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
In conjunction with the Divisional Nursing Director, Lead Nurse and Matron, provide effective leadership, monitoring of professional and care standards, and effective use of resources at ward/department level.
To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.
To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high-quality patient care.
Lead by example and act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.
Provide leadership that promotes patient focused care.
Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Division with focus for supporting clinical effectiveness and innovative practice.
To manage roster allocation for present and future shifts to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
To lead the multidisciplinary team daily using resources effectively and efficiently.
To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations.
To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions
To ensure that national and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained.
Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice.
Contribute to the development of and support delivery of the Trust Quality Improvement Plan/Strategy.
Contribute to and participate in programmes of audit, including utilisation of results in practice
To Lead and further develop the Transitional Care Model within Stockport Neonatal Unit
To ensure an effective and sustainable relationship between Maternity and Neonates
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
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Professional Qualification relevant to the area (QIS)

Desirable

• Relevant Post Registration courses

Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• Computer literacy
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience
Essential

• Working within clinical areas.
• Working within a Neonatal setting Supervision of others
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Skills
Essential

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to adapt and cope with change.
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results.
• Effective communication written/verbal.
• Demonstrates and awareness for patient, dignity and respect.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Professional Qualification relevant to the area (QIS)

Desirable

• Relevant Post Registration courses

Knowledge/Skills
Essential

• Computer literacy
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience
Essential

• Working within clinical areas.
• Working within a Neonatal setting Supervision of others
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Skills
Essential

• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to adapt and cope with change.
• Shows enthusiasm for achieving results.
• Effective communication written/verbal.
• Demonstrates and awareness for patient, dignity and respect.

Skills Required