Job summary Exciting Opportunity for a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse Are you a motivated and enthusiastic nurse eager to make a difference? Join our vibrant Adult Community Nursing Team This is your chance to work flexibly across a 7-day roster from 08:00 to 20:30, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments. Newly qualified nurses are warmly welcomed In this role, you will play a crucial part in our integrated neighbourhood team, collaborating with co-located health and social care professionals. Your exceptional communication skills will be essential as you deliver high-quality patient care and support to individuals and their families in the community. What's in it for you? You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment, engage in interdisciplinary teamwork, and contribute to innovative care practices that truly impact lives. Your passion for patient-centered care will shine as you help shape the future of community health. If you're ready for a fulfilling journey where your contributions matter, we want to hear from you Join us and be part of something special Main duties of the job We are a vibrant multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering top-notch care, advice, and support to patients and their families in community settings. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovative care delivery, working on exciting initiatives aimed at preventing hospital admissions and facilitating smooth discharges. As you collaborate with fellow team members, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our integrated approach to health and social care. Under the guidance of our team leader, you will provide compassionate care to patients with diverse needs, ranging from complex medical situations to everyday challenges. Your efforts will not only promote patient independence but also empower individuals to take charge of their own health and well-being. What makes this role special? You'll be part of a community-focused environment that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Your contributions will help foster a culture of proactive care, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to lead innovative initiatives, we want you on our team Join us and help transform the landscape of community health care. 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. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-BCO-NM675-24-A Job locations Windsor House Roach Bank Road Bury BL9 8RN Job description Job responsibilities This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. 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 receivea 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: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ 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. Job description Job responsibilities This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. 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 receivea 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: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ 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 Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrate evidence based clinical knowldge Effective communication skills IT skills Proactive problem solving Desirable Community experience Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse Adult Branch Desirable V150/V300 Non Medical Prescribing Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrate evidence based clinical knowldge Effective communication skills IT skills Proactive problem solving Desirable Community experience Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration Registered Nurse Adult Branch Desirable V150/V300 Non Medical Prescribing 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Windsor House Roach Bank Road Bury BL9 8RN Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)