Job summary Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse at Fairfield General Hospital's Endoscopy Unit Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? We're seeking passionate and driven individuals to become a vital part of our specialised Endoscopy unit. At Fairfield General Hospital, you'll find yourself in a lively and engaging environment where no two days are the same. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional, cutting-edge care through a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopic procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. What We Offer: A stimulating workplace that thrives on innovation and collaboration Opportunities for professional growth and development to enhance your clinical skills A supportive, friendly team that values your contributions and ideas Who We're Looking For: Enthusiastic and motivated nurses who aren't afraid to embrace new challenges Individuals who are flexible and hardworking, with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care Nurses who are committed to continuous professional development and value teamwork If you're eager to be part of a responsive and effective team that makes a real difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you Apply today and join us on this rewarding journey. Main duties of the job Join Our 7-Day Service: At Fairfield General Hospital, we're dedicated to providing top-notch care to our patients 7 days a week. As part of our Endoscopy unit, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that delivers exceptional care to the local community. Our On-Call Rota: To ensure our patients receive uninterrupted care, we operate an out-of-hours on-call gastrointestinal bleed rota. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse on our team, participation in this rota is essential. Don't worry - we're committed to supporting you every step of the way, so you can excel in your role and provide the best care possible. Get to Know Us: Before you apply, we invite you to experience our friendly, dynamic environment firsthand. Take advantage of our informal visits to the unit, and get acquainted with our facilities and team. We can't wait to show you all that we have to offer. Join Our Team Today: Ready to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises patient care and excellence? We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses who share our passion for providing exceptional care. Apply now, and let's work together to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. 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 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM095-25 Job locations Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation Fairfield General Hospital 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 Qualified nurse Essential Professional Registration NMC or equivalent Desirable Endoscopy experience Experience Essential Good communication skills (written & verbal) Team leadership skills IMT Skills Desirable Mentorship/supporting of students Experience of coordinating a department on a session by session basis Person Specification Qualified nurse Essential Professional Registration NMC or equivalent Desirable Endoscopy experience Experience Essential Good communication skills (written & verbal) Team leadership skills IMT Skills Desirable Mentorship/supporting of students Experience of coordinating a department on a session by session basis 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 Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation Fairfield General Hospital Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)