Job summary

Community Support Worker for D2A/TOCT/TOCH - Transport Support - Band 3 - 30 hours

The post holder will provide support to patients to ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital to their community discharge destination.

Clear communication between the Hospital Discharge Team, Discharge to Assess Hub, D2A, ICAH and the wards to ensure safe timely discharge of all patients .

Safe, compassionate and person centred care to be given to support patients.

Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To support the Discharge Team in facilitating timely discharges for complex patients
• Provide safe, compassionate and person centred care and support to patients during their transfer from hospital to their community discharge destination
• Home visits and lone working without direct supervision
• Transfer patients to the discharge lounge if required prior to supporting on community transport
• Workload allocated by a registered professional
• Flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Have an understanding of services available within the community
• Maintain excellent written patient records, demonstrating patient confidentiality in accordance with Caldicott guidelines
• Maintain close liaison with colleagues and to communicate appropriately with other departments / services as required. Ensuring effective feedback regarding patient conditions to appropriate health care professionals
• Provide support and mobility including personal care, if needed

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

Specialist Occupational Therapist Rotational - Fixed Terms: 12 months, 37.5 hours

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Band 6 rotation for a 12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity commencing in November 2026. The successful candidate will work in two of the clinical rotations on offer (acute wards, outpatient settings, community neuro and Discharge to Assess.) Rotations are 9 month s in duration.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and to GP's across Manchester, Tameside, East Cheshire and Derbyshire and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes in order to provide time critical visits. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a committed team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, and Therapy Assistants delivering a service at Stepping Hill Hospital and in the Stockport community.

The post holder will provide 12 month vacancy cover within two of the specialist areas on a 9-monthly basis within Stepping Hill Hospital and other Stockport Foundation Trust sites. They will participate in CPD, clinical audit and in-service training.

They will be an autonomous practitioner, both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.

They will assess, diagnose, plan and deliver treatment programmes to patients in their care.

Excellent communication, organisational and team working skills are required as well as the ability to work autonomously and under pressure.

There will be a responsibility to ensure the service demand is met with adequate cover via a 7 day rota, covering weekends and bank holidays.

You will have the opportunity to support and develop Band 5 therapists within the team and act as a clinical educator to students. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further their own and team's clinical practice.

They will make recommendations to clinical team leader for changes to practice. They may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service guidelines.

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

Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-AHP6THER-08-26

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical skills through the delivery of a wide range of evidence based treatments and a robust in service training program. You will also be expected to mentor and support band 5 Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants and students. You will also be expected to have an active role in service review and development.

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

You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical skills through the delivery of a wide range of evidence based treatments and a robust in service training program. You will also be expected to mentor and support band 5 Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants and students. You will also be expected to have an active role in service review and development.

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

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• o Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

• o Flexible approach to work.

• o Ability to move and handle patients.

• o Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• o Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards.

• o Understanding of team dynamics.

• o Effective written and oral communication skills.

• o Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

• o Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.

• o Ability to work under pressure.

• o Application of health, safety and risk management policies.

• o Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.

• o Good interpersonal skills.

• o Supervisory and presentation skills.

• o Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.

• o Training and facilitation skills.

• o Ability to build effective working relationships.

• o Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.

• o Positive attitude towards people with disability.

Desirable

• oBasic splinting skills.

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.

• oState Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• Evidence of continual professional development.

• Fieldwork Education Course.

• Membership of RCOT

Knowledge

Essential

• oBroad knowledge of best practice, guidelines and research in occupational therapy

• oKnowledge of occupational therapy models of practice.

• oKnowledge of the principles of clinical governance and risk management

• o Application of the Occupational Therapy process with designated patient group.

• o Knowledge and application of standardised assessments.

• o Understanding of therapy outcome measures.

• o Computer literacy

• o Up to date in professional practice and new research.

Desirable

• o Knowledge of government policy and current practice.

• o Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.

• o Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services.

• o Knowledge of discharge planning processes.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of supervising junior staff, support staff and /or students.

• oExperience of different teaching or facilitation methods

• oExperience of discharge planning processes, intermediate care and community services

Desirable

• o Post registration experience in stroke in a clinical setting.

• o Experience working in the acute hospital and community setting

• o Experience of research or audit.

Person Specification

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• o Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

• o Flexible approach to work.

• o Ability to move and handle patients.

• o Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• o Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards.

• o Understanding of team dynamics.

• o Effective written and oral communication skills.

• o Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

• o Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.

• o Ability to work under pressure.

• o Application of health, safety and risk management policies.

• o Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.

• o Good interpersonal skills.

• o Supervisory and presentation skills.

• o Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.

• o Training and facilitation skills.

• o Ability to build effective working relationships.

• o Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.

• o Positive attitude towards people with disability.

Desirable

• oBasic splinting skills.

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.

• oState Registration with the Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• Evidence of continual professional development.

• Fieldwork Education Course.

• Membership of RCOT

Knowledge

Essential

• oBroad knowledge of best practice, guidelines and research in occupational therapy

• oKnowledge of occupational therapy models of practice.

• oKnowledge of the principles of clinical governance and risk management

• o Application of the Occupational Therapy process with designated patient group.

• o Knowledge and application of standardised assessments.

• o Understanding of therapy outcome measures.

• o Computer literacy

• o Up to date in professional practice and new research.

Desirable

• o Knowledge of government policy and current practice.

• o Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.

• o Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services.

• o Knowledge of discharge planning processes.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of supervising junior staff, support staff and /or students.

• oExperience of different teaching or facilitation methods

• oExperience of discharge planning processes, intermediate care and community services

Desirable

• o Post registration experience in stroke in a clinical setting.

• o Experience working in the acute hospital and community setting

• o Experience of research or audit.

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

Job summary

Porter - Community for D2a/TOCT/TOCH: Fixed term - 30 hours

To provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred care and support to patients during their transfer from hospital to their community discharge destination. The post holder will be responsible for driving Trust transport vehicles and safely transporting patients to their discharge destination. They will assist with patient mobility, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the journey, ensuring patients are transported safely, with dignity and respect. The post holder will work closely with clinical teams, patients, families, and community services to support timely and effective hospital discharge, ensuring appropriate handovers and adhering to NHS policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Workers route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and the required skill levelset 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

• Transport patients anywhere in hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds
• Use the Trust IT / electronic systems
• Change oxygen and other gas cylinders following training
• Move mattresses and beds, complying with Trust manual handling techniques
• Move dirty laundry and replace with clean linen
• Collect/deliver drugs and samples to/from pharmacy/wards/departments
• Carry out all waste management functions as requested
• Transport meal trolleys to and from wards and to and from the kitchen.
• Use electric tugs to move food trolleys and heavy equipment around the site
• Move equipment safely throughout the hospital and patient home
• Move office furniture and equipment
• Fire warden duties as and when required
• Assist Security Officers as and when required
• Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Checking of equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the Clinical lead /ADM as they develop.
• Reporting any accidents / dangerous occurrences to the Clinical leads/ ADM.
• Attend relevant statutory and non-statutory training.
• Carry out duties in accordance with departmental training and Trust policies and 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

Healthcare Librarian - 27 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Knowledge and Library Services team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant Librarian. This post is a fixed term, 1 year maternity leave cover. You will be a qualified librarian, with excellent communication and customer care skills who is experienced in using online information databases, Microsoft Office applications and social media.

This post offers the opportunity for an experienced librarian to develop existing, and gain new, skills including taking advantage of the excellent links and collaborative opportunities offered. You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The role will support the library to develop services to meet the need of all staff groups, reaching beyond the traditional library users of doctors and nursing staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

o Evidence searching and synthesis.o Critical appraisal of health literature.o Design and delivery of user education training sessions.o Management of e-resources in the library environment.o Utilisation of Content-Management Systems to deliver effective Intranet/Internet pages.o Marketing and Promotion of Library Services.o Cataloguing of documents and electronic resources.o Document delivery and retrieval from a variety of sources.o Delivery of Current Awareness Services.o Analysis of service data such as usage statistics.o Attend and share learning experience from Library Network, National Network CPD opportunities.o Work in partnership with other health libraries across the CLIKS group in Cheshire and the LIHNN Networkso Attend Trust wide forums as appropriate, to share updates relating to KLS.

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

Respiratory Physiotherapist - 37.5 - Permanent

The Community COPD Service are looking for a Respiratory Physiotherapist to join our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service/Team. Are you a motivated and highly skilled Physiotherapist, with a genuine passion for Respiratory? The post holder will assist in delivering Stockport's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme, with in a community setting, for people living with respiratory conditions and/or heart failure. You will be working alongside a dedicated, highly specialised team, of physiotherapists, clinical nurse specialists and assistant practitioners. It is a varied role including managing assessment clinics, and delivering exercise and education classes. You must have excellent communication skills, and strong work ethic, in return we can offer you a supportive working environment to develop your skills within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.

Main duties of the job

Be clinically responsible for a designated caseload of COPD/chronic lung condition and heart failure (HF) patients undergoing rehabilitation, ensuring high standards of care.

Organise workload effectively, and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, and in accordance with service demand/requirements on a changing basis.

Provide advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, psychological and emotional conditions.

Use advanced assessment techniques, interpretation of diagnostic test results and use advanced clinical reasoning skills, to confirm a patient's diagnosis and formulate an evidence based, goal orientated treatment plan.

Use of relevant and appropriate screening tools.

Review medical therapy, supported by Respiratory ACP, Non-Medical Prescribers (NMPs) and Lead Physiotherapist to ensure safe and effective treatments/management.

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

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

Job summary

FIXED TERM OPPORTUNITY, until 31/12/2027 - Accredited Clinical Coder - AFC Band 5, dependant on experience and qualifications

*Due to the fixed term nature of this post, only experienced clinical coders need apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking to recruit an Accredited Clinical Coder with enthusiasm and motivation to join our dedicated, award winning and friendly team to cover a secondment opportunity that has arisen for one of our existing coders.

We are able to offer fully remote working for this post, and promote flexible working to suit individual personal commitments, encouraging a healthy work/life balance.

This is a great time to join us as we embrace increased collaborative working with colleagues at Tameside & Glossop ICFT, sharing a Head of Clinical Coding and a Training Manager. We are hopeful that this will allow for more support and consistency across both coding teams.

We are looking for candidates who are ACC qualified and who have experience coding across a wide range of specialities within an Acute NHS Trust. You should have a sound knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, be able to demonstrate competency in the use of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 classifications, be proficient in the use of digital systems and have a thorough understanding of national clinical coding standards and conventions.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and judgement skills, be methodical with a high degree of accuracy and excellent attention to detail; you will need to be a team player who can manage your own workload whilst contributing to meeting local and national deadlines. You will have strong interpersonal, digital and organisational skills and will be expected to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels. The role will require some interaction and collaboration with clinical and divisional staff to ensure data is accurately recorded in accordance with national standards.

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

Occupational Health Advisor Band 5 - Part-time 22.5 hours / week .

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated Occupational Health Advisor to join our friendly team in the Occupational Health Service of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital / Tameside Hospital, will also involve cross site working, travel to some outside NHS sites and companies for whom we provide an Occupational Health service.

Due to the variety of the work carried out here you would obtain extensive experience in all aspects of Occupational Health. You must be RGN qualified ideally with NHS experience in Occupational Health. There may be an opportunity to train and obtain a qualification in Occupational Health.

It is important that you have excellent verbal and written communication skills including confident use of IT packages.

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 Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the provision of a comprehensive occupational health service
• To maintain a professional and safe standard of occupational health nursing .
• To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to Trust managers and staff.
• To assist lead nurses provide effective Occupational Health Care for all the Trust employees/outside industries.
• Provide specialist knowledge in delivering a safe and effective immunisation programme for the Trust and external clients and vaccinating during the seasonal flu programme.
• To perform health surveillance procedures such as spirometry, audiometry, skin surveillance, Vision Screening and hand arm vibration.
• Undertake pre-employment / pre-placement assessments.
• Carry out medicals (for example; Pre-employment/driver medicals/Confined space medicals) by undertaking the relevant measurements including; height, weight, BMI, vision testing (near, distance, colour vision, use of the keystone), musculoskeletal assessments, Blood pressure & pulse measurements and urine testing. These require complex physical skills.
• Carry out venepuncture ensuring correct completion of request forms and entry into patient electronic records.
• Assessment and management of inoculation incidents.
• Carry out lifestyle assessments
• Drug and alcohol testing.
• Undertakes clinical audit and service evaluation programmes.

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

Library Assistant - 35 hours per week

This role will work across two NHS organisations - Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be hosted by Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and therefore, whilst working across two sites for both organisations, your employment contract will be with Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The duties will be the same at each Trust.

Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) facilitate access to the most up-to-date and relevant healthcare information. This enables high quality, evidence-based decision-making in patient care, personal development for our colleagues and research innovation activity across our trusts. This role is based in the library at each hospital site and involves all aspects of working on a library enquiry desk.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be the first point of contact for library users, both in-person and online. You will work with a small, highly motivated KLS team to provide exceptional customer service to NHS colleagues ensuring they can access the information they need. You will play a key role in promoting the library service and resources, raising awareness within the trusts and encouraging their use, with the end goal of improving patient care. You will be a strong communicator who is confident and can communicate well with a broad range of colleagues, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The post holder will provide administrative support for the team and carry out duties such as book ordering and processing. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance your career in library services.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job summary

The primary purpose of the position is to provide a general ophthalmology service based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the key responsibilities for this role are to provide general Ophthalmic services under the supervision of a consultant Ophthalmologist, working across theatre, specialist eye casualty and general clinics, supporting with triage of referrals and working as part of the on call 24 hour cover for emergencies as part of the 1 in 8 on call rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide general Ophthalmic services, under the supervision of a consultant ophthalmologist. The post-holder would also be supported to develop a particular interest in a subspeciality area, complete clinical sessions in theatre, specialist and general clinics, support the eye department 24 hour on call for emergencies as part of the non-resident on call rota, be involved in triage of referrals and supported professional activities including research and audit.

To have excellent team working skills and the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. To deliver clinical and quality targets both agreed nationally and locally.

Duties will be divided between direct care delivery and supporting activities such as administration and professional development.

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

We are looking for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join the friendly Day Case team.

The role would include working alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality, patient centred care to a wide range of patients. The successful candidate would need to be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to work.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Healthcare Assistant role is key to ensuring that our nursing teams are supported to deliver consistently, high quality, patient centred care.

The day case unit is open Monday to Friday, 7AM till 9PM. The unit cares for patients from all specialities including general surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, ENT and Max fax.

You will be expected to support staff to ensure patients are prepared for theatre. You will help care for patients post operatively, carrying out post operative observations and meeting patients needs.

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

The Delivery Suite Manager should be an expert in the planning, assessment, and delivery of care within the intrapartum setting (both high and low risk) and have proven strong clinical leadership skills. The post holder will ensure the delivery of a high standard of safe, effective, personalised and evidence-based care on Delivery Suite. You will achieve this through effective management of staff, finances, and resources and efficient monitoring and improvement of standards - ensuring all local and national policies are adhered to.

Main duties of the job

Takes managerial and professional responsibility and accountability for the effective management and development of areas of responsibility on a shift basis.

Manages Delivery Suite complaints, developing, implementing and reviewing action plans to improve practice and service delivery.

Empower and support Band 7 Delivery Suite Coordinators to undertake their roles effectively through mentoring, professional development and delegation of appropriate managerial responsibilities. Ensure clear accountability, regular feedback and ongoing support to facilitate leadership growth and operational excellence.

Provide oversight of roster planning and workforce deployment across the delivery suite, ensuring staffing rosters are safe, efficient and responsive to service demand, patient acuity and skill mix requirements. Maintaining oversight of roster changes and ensuring staffing levels are maintained to meet service need.

Support compliance with CQC standards, Ockenden recommendations, and National Maternity Safety Programmes.

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

Neonatal Ward Clerk: Part time (18 hours)

We are seeking a professional, motivated, flexible person to join our team. The successful applicant will be expected to be computer literate, have effective communication skills and maintain strict confidentiality.

The role will require a range of duties, both administrative and reception, to assist the Dr's, Nurses and Support staff within our busy Neonatal Ward, helping maintain the smooth running of the ward.

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 and the required skill level 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

Administrative/Clerical

1. Responsible for collection of notes for the clinic, filing all relevant results in patient records, tracking and returning notes.

2. Greeting patients and visitors to the ward

3. Reception duties whereby all relevant paperwork is compiled and notes are attended to.

4. Answer the telephone and take and record messages whilst adhering to the telephone standard applicable throughout the Trust and alert the Nursing staff to any action required.

5. Provide clerical support to the Nurses and Dr's in relation to filing, emailing, faxing and obtaining patient records and results as appropriate.

6. Responsible for the ordering and collection of stationery and ensuring all appropriate documents, Patient Information Leaflets and general items required are well stocked and readily available.

7. Inputting data onto relevant databases

8. Passing on information to the Nursing team

9. Issue client car park permits and direct them to the general office.

10. Assist with the paper results daily by checking for appointments, filing and issuing letters to the patient as instructed by the Nurses

11. Provide holiday and sickness cover for other clerical staff as required.

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

Advice Line Administrator: Part time (22.5 hours)

This role involves providing clerical and telephone support to the Advice Line and PHN services in Stockport. Responsibilities include managing clinic appointments, processing correspondence, and maintaining patient records using various IT systems. The role requires handling sensitive and confidential information with care.

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 £41,700 per annum and the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

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

Main duties of the job

• To provide telephone and clerical support to the Advice Line and PHN service across Stockport
• To provide a full range of clerical duties to support the clinical teams, including making clinic appointments, processing and filing correspondence
• IT Skills using a range of systems and processes .

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

o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job summary

Project Assistant - 28 hours

The Project Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Staff Health & Wellbeing and Colleague Experience portfolios within the Organisational Development Service. The role focuses on delivering high-quality administrative, coordination and communication support that helps create a positive workplace culture and enhances staff experience across the Trust.

You will act as a first point of contact for the Inclusion and Colleague Experience Team, managing shared inboxes, responding to queries, organising meetings, taking minutes, maintaining records, and supporting the delivery of wellbeing, engagement and inclusion initiatives. The role also involves coordinating events, assisting with staff surveys, supporting internal communications, managing social media messaging for wellbeing campaigns, and helping facilitate key engagement activities such as focus groups, welcome sessions and long-service celebrations.

This is a varied and fast-paced role suited to someone highly organised, confident communicating with staff at all levels, and passionate about improving colleague experience. You will work collaboratively across departments, contribute to project delivery, and help ensure staff have access to the resources, support and opportunities that enable them to thrive at work.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the first point of contact for the Inclusion and Colleague Experience Team, managing shared inboxes and responding to routine queries.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including organising meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and maintaining accurate action logs.

• Coordinate wellbeing and engagement events, training sessions, roadshows and focus groups, ensuring venues, materials and logistics are well managed.

• Support staff engagement activities such as the NHS Staff Survey, People Pulse, corporate welcome sessions and long-service awards.

• Maintain and update departmental records, databases and filing systems, ensuring information is accurate and secure.

• Assist with internal communications, including drafting wellbeing newsletters, updating intranet pages and supporting social media messaging for campaigns.

• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to help deliver wellbeing, inclusion and engagement initiatives.

• Provide general project support, helping monitor actions, deadlines and progress across key programmes.

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