About this role
Job summary
Join a Team That's Shaping the Future of Care at the Northern Care Alliance
Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation is proud to be one of four Care Organisations within the Northern Care Alliance, driven by our mission: Saving lives. Improving lives. We work closely with our communities to deliver safe, high-quality and dependable care.
At Fairfield General Hospital, our community-focused teams lead the way with innovative service models and award-winning, patient-centred care. As we continue to grow, we're seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join us.
Ward 8 is a busy acute medical ward with 21 beds specialising in diabetes/endocrine. The staff nurse is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. You will supervise junior staff and participate in the teaching of students, TNAs, and Cadets. Maintaining your own personal and professional development is essential to this role.
What You'll Do
Assess patient needs and plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality nursing care Teach and guide students on basic and post-basic courses Commit to ongoing professional development Use resources effectively to ensure excellent patient outcomes Work in line with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct Join us and help shape the future of care--one patient, one moment, one life at a time.
Proven post registration experience is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
Ward 8 is a busy acute medical ward with 21 beds specialising in diabetes/endocrine. The staff nurse is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. You will supervise junior staff and participate in the teaching of students, TNAs, and Cadets. Maintaining your own personal and professional development is essential to this role. This a rotational post between W8 days and nights.
The unit is supported by a highly experienced team of physicians who work closely with nursing staff.
Main duties:
Act as the team leader for a designated group of patients Report all accidents and untoward incidents, ensuring relevant documentation is completed Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Promote the safety, well-being and interests of patients, staff and visitors on the unit Be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
Assist in developing an environment that supports the value of nursing care.
Carry out clinical duties in accordance with National, Trust and local standards and policies.
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 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 (opens in existing window)
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
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
Desirable
Interest in Diabetes / Endocrine
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Previous NHS experience To demonstrate and interest in the speciality Good communication skills (written and verbal) IT To demonstrate the ability to work within a team To demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure quality care whilst maintaining patient flow Proven post-registration experience
Desirable
Worked as a nurse for the NHS
Other Essential
Willingness to work flexible shifts Work health assessment if required
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)