Job summary Exciting Nursing Opportunities in Surgery Are you an Adult Nurse eager for a fresh challenge? Our Vascular Ward at Royal Oldham Hospital may be your perfect match We're currently offering both full-time and part-time positions to passionate nursing professionals. As the Healthier Together plans evolve across Greater Manchester, the Oldham Care Organisation is stepping up as a key player. The Royal Oldham Hospital has been designated as a red/hub hospital, meaning we're at the forefront of delivering essential healthcare services. Our hospital boasts a complete accident and emergency department and offers a comprehensive range of acute and general surgical and medical services. We are proud to provide specialized services, including clinical haematology and gynaecology, alongside one of just three Tertiary maternity units in the area. Plus, with our state-of-the-art pathology lab, you'll be part of a team delivering vital services across the region. Join T3a lively 28-bedded mixed-sex ward where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. We offer diverse shift patterns to fit your lifestyle, including early shifts (0730-1530), late shifts (1230-2030), long days (0730-2030), night shifts (2000-0800), and twilight shifts (1700-0100). If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and be part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you Join us at Royal Oldham Hospital and make an impact in the lives of our patients. Main duties of the job We invite you to enhance your vascular and surgical skills in a vibrant ward environment where patient care is our top priority. If you're passionate about complex wound management and compassionate care, this is the place for you. Our friendly, supportive team is dedicated to providing safe and efficient care. You'll work closely with an experienced vascular nurse specialist team and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (MDT), ensuring all aspects of patient well-being are met. What We Offer You: Preceptorship Program: An engaging start to your career Learning Opportunities: In-house training tailored to you Link Nurse Roles: Broaden your expertise Wound Management Training: Develop in complex wound care Flexible Working Arrangements: A variety of shift patterns for both days and nights Diverse Surgical Exposure: Gain experience across a range of specialties Your Contribution: We seek enthusiastic, patient-focused nurses who excel in a team setting and deliver exceptional care. Your ability to think quickly and adapt to our fast-paced environment will make a meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives If you're ready for a rewarding career in a supportive environment, we can't wait to hear from you. 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 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM910-24 Job locations Oldham Care Organisation Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH 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 Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of post graduate training Experience Essential Previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting Desirable Demonstrate an interest in the specialty Skills/Knowledge Essential Good communication skills (written) Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Desirable Evidence of mentorship or supporting students Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Evidence of post graduate training Experience Essential Previous experience in caring for patients in an acute setting Desirable Demonstrate an interest in the specialty Skills/Knowledge Essential Good communication skills (written) Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Desirable Evidence of mentorship or supporting students 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 Oldham Care Organisation Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)