Job summary Elevate Your Career as a Band 6 Nurse Are you ready to elevate your nursing career? Join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Nurse, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Ward Manager and leading our dedicated staff in delivering exceptional care for patients recovering from emergency orthopaedic surgery. In this rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with the Practice-Based Educator to ensure that all training is current and aligned with the IPAAS standards. As a role model, you'll demonstrate expert clinical practice and confidently address any inconsistencies in care. Your responsibilities will span all areas within the department, showcasing your professionalism and clinical expertise while maintaining excellent communication with colleagues and patients alike. At our hospital, we believe in your potential just as much as you do. We're dedicated to providing you with the support, guidance, and training you need to thrive in your role. With ample opportunities for professional development, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact on both your patients and your team. If you're passionate about high-quality nursing and ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you Join us in transforming patient care and growing your career to new heights. Main duties of the job An incredible opportunity awaits you at The Royal Oldham Hospital We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to become a key player in our Trauma and Orthopaedic team. Step into our 15-bedded Trauma Assessment and Stabilisation Unit (TASU), a fast-paced and supportive environment where you'll care for patients recovering from orthopaedic surgeries. You'll be part of a collaborative team that includes our Ward Manager, skilled nurses, coordinators, doctors, therapists, and specialist nursesall working together to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care. As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a crucial role in mentoring and leading our nursing staff, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of care at all times. In your position as Nurse in Charge, you'll be responsible for coordinating and delegating nursing care while prioritising patient safety and effective management. We pride ourselves on being a dementia-friendly ward, creating a warm and nurturing environment for our patients. If you're ready to make a difference, contribute to a fantastic team, and advance your career in a fulfilling role, we want to hear from you Join us in our mission to provide outstanding care and support to those in need. 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 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM896-24 Job locations The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Rd 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 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 Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience) Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Evidence of involvement in teaching Evidence of mentorship qualification Specialist Practitioner Qualification Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge IT Skills Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care Orthopeadic experience Desirable Experience of the use of clinical systems Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience) Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Evidence of involvement in teaching Evidence of mentorship qualification Specialist Practitioner Qualification Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge IT Skills Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care Orthopeadic experience Desirable Experience of the use of clinical systems Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care 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 The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Rd Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)