Job SummaryWe are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for Qualified Staff Nurses to work in the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital as part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Fundation Trust.
Ideally our chosen candidates will have proven post-registration experience in a trauma environment.
Our vision is to deliver care of the highest quality whilst shaping and developing our highly motivated workforce.
We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with shared values to join our team. This is a unique exciting opportunity to join a team with vision, drive, and ambition.
Education and development will be available to all successful candidates with opportunity to progress.
Main Duties of the JobThe post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients.
As a nurse you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times, providing support for junior staff. You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor.
Using your proven clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the ward / unit.
You will assist in the management and organisation of work, as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and will provide support for junior staff on the ward.
About UsThe 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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're 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.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.Job ResponsibilitiesThis vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: Apply through our website.
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: Apply through our website.
Person SpecificationQualifications- Essential: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Desirable: Level 1 Major Trauma Nurse Competency
Experience- Essential: Experience in trauma, orthopaedics or neurosciences
- Essential: Evidence of experience working in an acute care setting
- Desirable: Experience in caring for Major Trauma patients
Professional Development- Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development
- Desirable: Completion of leadership course
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Contact DetailsFor questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Lisa Rigney
lisa.rigney@nca.nhs.uk
01612061044
