Job summary
At Salford we currently have 23 clinical areas over two floors covering major complex Neurosurgical and Spinal Surgery, Renal access surgery, Pain Service, complex ENT procedures, Neuro X Ray including a 24 hour stroke service, MR Scan supporting scans for complex patients requiring general anaesthetic, General surgical procedures including upper and lower GI, Gynaecology and Urology, Orthopaedics, as well as two 24 hour emergency theatres.
* Salford Royal is one of the largest neurosurgical centres in the UK, carrying out some of the most complex neurosurgical procedures in the country.
* The home of the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital.
* Salford Royal leads on Intestinal failure reconstruction in the UK.
* One of the leading for surgery and development including investment in robotic surgery.
The off duty covers a 7 day week using early and late shifts running from 07:30 to 20:00 hours. Due to the nature of the specialities variation to shift patterns may be required; some rotation onto nights will be a future development. Shift patterns can be discussed at interview. We are committed to lifelong learning through our learning and development team.
Main duties of the job
You will be proactive in providing a seamless service to all patients during their theatre journey and will have the ability to support all junior staff and students. There will be additional responsibilities that may be allocated by the team leaders, these will be done following discussion and completion of the trusts 'Contribution Framework' which is completed by all SRFT employees. You will need to demonstrate effective communication and be able to take charge of a theatre and in some cases the department when the need arises. You will be a Registered ODP or Qualified Nurse with an Anaesthetic Qualification and be able to demonstrate continued professional development.
Alongside the Trust's SCARF programme, we are tailoring a Bespoke Wellbeing Programme, specifically for staff within our theatre department. This will involve a team of wellbeing champions, fast track physiotherapy, stress tool kits and wellbeing cafes.
We are a developing department and have developed new ways to develop team structures, including "You Said We Did" and staff council, this in turn gives staff the voice they need to help the development within the department.
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: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-SCO-NM251-25
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
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.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives 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/
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 & Registration Essential
* Current or working towards NMC/ HCPC registration
* Diploma in nursing/ Diploma in operating department practice.
* Relevant experience in anaesthetics as a band 5 or student
Desirable
* Degree in Nursing Studies/Degree in Operating Department practice
Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential
* Experience in Theatres
* Evidence of professional expertise acquired through CPD
* Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners
Desirable
* Advance trauma course ATLS
* Evidence to show able to work in several specialities
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Care Organisation, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
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