Join Our Passionate District Nursing Team in Oldham
Are you a dedicated nursing professional eager to make a significant impact in your community? The Oldham District Nursing teams are looking for compassionate and skilled individuals to join us across our five vibrant locations. We're not just filling positions; we seek team members who want to use their clinical expertise and nurturing spirit to create meaningful change in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
As an autonomous registrant, you will be an integral part of the community healthcare landscape. You'll need to embody confidence and possess the ability to make swift, well-considered decisions that enhance patient outcomes. We want enthusiastic, energetic individuals who thrive under pressure. A sense of ownership for your patients is essential, along with a 'can do' attitude and unwavering determination to deliver outstanding care in diverse home settings.
Weekend working is an integral part of our service, with shifts distributed fairly across our team. Flexibility to travel across the Trust footprint is also essential to meet the needs of our patients.
If you are ready to embrace this opportunity, collaborate with a supportive team, and help us enable our patients to live their healthiest lives, we want to hear from you.
Make a BIG difference in community nursing--apply today and start your journey with us.
Main duties of the job
Step into a truly rewarding career in adult community nursing, where you'll have the chance to take a hands-on role in your patients' recovery journeys! You'll not only provide care but also forge meaningful therapeutic relationships that can transform lives. If you're a proactive and innovative thinker with a positive, can-do spirit, we invite you to join our dynamic team as we break new ground in the integration of health and social care throughout the region.
What We Offer You:
* Supportive Leadership: Our committed leadership team will ensure you have everything you need to excel. We value your insights and work tirelessly to create an environment where you can thrive.
* Career Development: Explore a wealth of training options designed to boost your skills and advance your career. We believe in investing in our team members.
* Specialised Training: Benefit from community-specific training supported by dedicated practice-based educators. Whether it's mastering end-of-life care or honing your clinical expertise, we've got your back.
* Wellbeing Support: Your health and wellbeing matter to us. Enjoy comprehensive support that prioritises your physical and mental wellness.
* Newly Qualified Nurses: If you're newly qualified, we'll provide a structured preceptorship program and an in-depth local induction to help you confidently navigate this empowering journey.
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.
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 a 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
Experience
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* Evidence of Degree/Diploma in nursing studies
Desirable
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Evidence of mentorship qualification
Skills and knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of good IT skills
* Be an effective team member
Desirable
* Experience of the use of clinical systems
* Demonstrate the initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Horton House
Hamilton Street
Oldham
OL4 1DE
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