Job Description

Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation with an excellent track record in nursing care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the General Surgical Ward D5 as Ward Manager. The Ward Manager role is a pivotal nursing position in the delivery of excellent standards of care through effective leadership and management and so we are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a high level of clinical competency in the acute setting, high quality leadership skills and proven management experience to take on the challenge.The applicant should be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, who will work closely and collaboratively with the established Multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients.This role, is based at Stepping Hill Hospital and gives the opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to manage our 34 bedded General Surgical Ward.Applicants must possess the necessary knowledge and skills outlined in the job description and the personal specification in order to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be highly visible to staff, patients and relatives in their role, and deliver direct patient care whilst managing, leading, and co-ordinating the Ward. You will provide decisive and effective clinical input and demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and have the ability to work under pressure.You must be confident, hardworking and reliable, and have excellent communication skills. You will be a proactive role model, providing inspirational clinical and developmental supervision to all staff on the ward. As a ward manager, you will be expected to work some clinical shifts.The role will also require you to be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the operational planning, development and evaluation of the service.The role of ward manager carries 24-hour continuing responsibility for the Unit, and the post holder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery.
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
14 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-NAM7D5-01-26
Job locations
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
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 54.50. 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 54.50. 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 & Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Supporting learners in practice course

Desirable

• Supporting learners in practice course

Knowledge
Essential

• An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.

Desirable

• Evidence of further learning

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Organisational abilities

Desirable

• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Supporting learners in practice course

Desirable

• Supporting learners in practice course

Knowledge
Essential

• An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times.

Desirable

• Evidence of further learning

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
• Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team.

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Organisational abilities

Desirable

• Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills

Skills Required