# Sister/Charge Nurse - Discharge Lounge > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sistercharge-nurse-discharge-lounge/1c7b57ef-5ecd-4be2-a12f-ee4455523892 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sistercharge-nurse-discharge-lounge/1c7b57ef-5ecd-4be2-a12f-ee4455523892.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 24 hours per week Monday to Friday - **Employment type:** Part time - 24 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-12T12:30:27.166Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Transfer_Unit/Transfer_Unit-v8166102 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8166102?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Sister/Charge Nurse - 24 Hours, Band 6, Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 24 hour per week permanent Sister / Charge Nurse (Band 6) in the Discharge Lounge at Stepping Hill Hospital You will be working with all the wards and departments in the hospital in order to facilitate patient flow and improve patient experience. The successful candidate will maintain patient safety whilst assisting nursing teams in the prompt and efficient transfer of patients to the discharge lounge and out of hospital. You must have a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities within an area in an effective and efficient manner. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. ### Main duties of the job Key duties of the role will include: - To function as a competent clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, coordinating and overseeing nursing practice. - To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty. - To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver high quality care to their client group. - To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area. - Proactively support in de-escalating site by facilitating flow and discharges from the wards - To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. - To answer Datix and Complaints - to oversee the Off Duty ### Detailed job description and main 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - An Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times. - Updated research and evidenced based practice - Knowledge of Health and Safety issues - Data Protection - Awareness of legislation relevant to post **Desirable** - Evidence of further learning ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Strong leadership and decision-making skills to manage patient risk and lead shifts. - Excellent communication skills for liaising with patients, families, and outside agencies. - Accurately maintain patient records - Understanding of Clinical Governance and current NHS issues **Desirable** - Previous experience specifically working at a Band 6 level (or equivalent) with clinical responsibilities. - Experience completing audits and implementing change. ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (RGN or equivalent) with valid NMC registration. - Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) **Desirable** - Experience and understanding of patient flow and discharge coordination - mentorship ## Documents - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [job description (pdf, 472.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10467912) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.