About this role
Job summary
Join our dynamic team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the vibrant Endoscopy Unit at Fairfield General Hospital! This is your opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment where you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures for both inpatients and outpatients.
We're searching for energetic and motivated individuals who excel in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about making a positive impact on patient care. Your flexibility and commitment to professional growth are key as we create a responsive, effective team across the Northern Care Alliance Endoscopy sites.
In this role, you'll sharpen your clinical skills while collaborating with a dedicated team that prioritizes excellence in patient care. If you're ready to embrace exciting challenges and contribute to a supportive environment that fosters teamwork and growth, we want to hear from you.
Work with us Monday to Friday, with on-call commitments, and the potential to expand to a seven-day week. Join us in making a difference in healthcare.
Proven post registration experience is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a key player in our unit, you'll have the opportunity to participate in an out-of-hours on-call gastrointestinal bleed rota, ensuring we provide essential care to our local community when they need it most.
We value transparency and collaboration, which is why we encourage informal visits to our unit. This is your chance to get to know our state-of-the-art facilities and meet the passionate team you could soon be a part of. It's a perfect opportunity to see first hand how we work together to deliver exceptional patient care and support each other in our roles.
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position that contributes directly to the well-being of our community, we want to hear from you! Discover the difference you can make and embark on a fulfilling career with us. Your journey starts here!
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
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 & Professional Registration Essential
Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development Demonstrate a knowledge of the specialty Proven post registration experience Experience of coordinating a department on a session by session basis
Desirable
Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post Relevant experience working within an endoscopy or theatre environment
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication skills (written & verbal) Team leadership skills IT skills
Desirable
Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role
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 Community Diagnostic Centre
Salmonfield
Oldham
OL2 6JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)