Job summary Join Our Dynamic Elective Orthopaedic Team We are thrilled to offer an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and compassionate nurse to join our fast-paced Elective Orthopaedic unit. Here, you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients undergoing surgeries such as hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder replacements. Be Part of a Dedicated Team In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: Deliver expert care to patients before, during, and after their surgeries Support patients on their recovery journey to ensure the best outcomes Maintain high infection control standards, prioritising patient safety Educate and empower patients and their families in their care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for seamless health services Mentor and guide students, fostering their skills and confidence Why Join Us? We take pride in exceptional nursing care that centers on patient well-being. Our unit is a proud recipient of the NCA 2022 award for our innovative Super Saturday initiative. What We Offer: A dynamic, supportive work environment Opportunities for professional development and growth A collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job Are you ready to step into a role where your compassion makes a difference? Join us in providing exceptional care to patients who have undergone surgery. Your contribution will be vital in transforming their recovery journey What You'll Do: Champion Patient Recovery: Offer dedicated support to patients as they navigate the healing process after surgery, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed every step of the way Expert Guidance: Share your knowledge and provide valuable advice to patients before and after their procedures, empowering them to take charge of their health Commitment to Safety: Uphold our high infection control standards, ensuring a safe and sterile environment conducive to healing Why Join Us? Your role will not only assist in physical recovery but also uplift spirits and foster hope. Be part of a team that prioritises patient well-being and strives for excellence in 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 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-BCO-NM072-25 Job locations Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD 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 This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse 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 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: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ 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 This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse 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 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: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ Person Specification Nursing reigatration Essential Professional qualification to a minimum of diploma level with up to date professional registration Surgical experiance Essential NMC Registration Desirable Orthopaedic experience IT skill Essential It literacy skills Person Specification Nursing reigatration Essential Professional qualification to a minimum of diploma level with up to date professional registration Surgical experiance Essential NMC Registration Desirable Orthopaedic experience IT skill Essential It literacy 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. 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 Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)