Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse Day Surgery / Surgical Admissions Lounge

The closing date is 13 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Day Surgery Unit nursing team, where you will be able to provide the highest quality perioperative care to patients and their relatives throughout their time in the Unit by using clinical experience and enhanced nursing skills.

Candidates should be highly motivated, forward thinking, enthusiastic, and flexible. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team, with a commitment to delivering a high quality service for our patients and an inclusive, open, and supportive working environment for our staff.

The successful candidate will rotate between all areas of the Day Surgery Unit, where you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of clinical lists. You will prepare patients for surgery, support the multidisciplinary team within the theatre environment, and provide safe, effective postoperative recovery care. You will also participate in nurse led discharge, ensuring patients receive comprehensive information and support before leaving the Unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the coordination and delivery of the Day Surgery service and must be prepared to work flexible shifts to meet the needs of the department.

Main duties of the job

• Working across all areas of the Day Surgery Unit, including preoperative assessment, theatre support, and postoperative recovery.
• Admitting daycase patients, completing preoperative checks, and preparing them for their surgical procedure.
• Providing safe and effective nurse led discharge, ensuring patients receive appropriate postoperative instructions, information, and support.
• Monitoring physiological observations and providing reassurance and support to patients throughout their time in the Unit.
• Offering emotional support to patients and their families, helping them feel informed and reassured throughout their day surgery journey.
• Delivering safe and effective postoperative recovery care in accordance with Day Surgery and recovery protocols.
• Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control are maintained at all times.
• Liaising with wards, theatres, and other Allied Health Professionals to ensure seamless, coordinated patient care.
• Complying with all departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), clinical guidelines, and Trust policies.
• Maintaining a safe clinical environment and adhering to all health and safety requirements.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-FAC-NM340-26
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities: To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)

Desirable:

• Experience in supervising learners
• NMC registration
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Evidence of on going CPD
• Knowledge of Multidisciplinary team working
• Evidence of teaching, coaching and supervision of staff
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to use own initiative and prioritise own workload
• Ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice

Desirable:

• Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
• Nursing skills

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.

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: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse, Stacey Harden, stacey.harden@nca.nhs.uk, 07712511577

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