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. A Medical Day Case Unit provides planned treatments and procedures that avoid overnight hospital stays. It manages patients needing regular care such as
ascitic drain infusions for liver disease (draining fluid and giving albumin),
high-volume IBD treatments like biologic infusions, IV steroids, or iron, and
venesection clinics for conditions like haemochromatosis or polycythaemia vera (removing blood to control iron levels or red cell count). This helps deliver safe, specialist-led care, reduces hospital admissions, and supports patients with chronic conditions efficiently in an outpatient setting.
- In conjunction with the Divisional Nurse Director and Matron (NS) 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 business group 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.
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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry Byrne Job title: Lead Nurse Practitioner Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01614194409
