Job summary Join the Heart of Healthcare at Fairfield General Theatres Are you ready to step into an exhilarating role that makes a real difference? We have an incredible opportunity for passionate Band 5 Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our dynamic and dedicated team in the vibrant world of anaesthetics, scrub, and recovery. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the theatre department, we're here to help you thrive With our comprehensive preceptorship program, you'll receive all the guidance and support you need to excel in your role. What We Offer: A structured induction package tailored to help experienced newcomers integrate seamlessly into our team. Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment. A chance to be part of a supportive and enthusiastic community that values your contribution. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding challenge and be part of a team that celebrates your success, look no further Step into a role where your skills can truly shine and make every day count. Apply now and embark on an exciting adventure at Fairfield General Theatres Your future in healthcare starts here. Main duties of the job Elevate Your Career with Specialist Care at Fairfield General Theatres Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare? Join us at Fairfield General, where you'll provide exceptional care for patients throughout their surgical journeypre, intra, and post-operatively Your Role: Deliver specialist care in our state-of-the-art operating theatres, spanning Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynaecology, and General Surgery. Foster continuous professional growth while supervising and mentoring junior and unregistered staff, including students and trainees. Why Choose Us? Be part of an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a committed and supportive team. Engage with diverse surgical specialities that will expand your skills and enhance your experience. 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 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-BCO-NM074-25 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/HCPC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or ODP n the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC/HCPC 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/HCPC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or ODP n the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC/HCPC 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 essential Essential Registered Nurse/Operating department practitioner Demonstrates experience working as part of team Communicates effectively Desirable Experienced working in a theatre environment IT skills Essential Essential Willing to undertake further study Desirable Leadership experience Person Specification essential Essential Registered Nurse/Operating department practitioner Demonstrates experience working as part of team Communicates effectively Desirable Experienced working in a theatre environment IT skills Essential Essential Willing to undertake further study Desirable Leadership experience 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)