Job summary Join the Adventure: Band 5 Staff Nurse - Gastroenterology Ward Are you a passionate and highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse ready to embark on a rewarding journey? Our dynamic Gastroenterology Ward is seeking dedicated individuals to join our incredible team. What Awaits You: Make an Impact: Play a pivotal role in providing outstanding care to our patients, ensuring their experience is nothing short of exceptional Teamwork Dreamwork: Collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated team, where patient focus is always the top priority Elevate Patient Care: Uphold and exceed the highest standards of care, making a tangible difference in the lives of patients, families, and carers Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Be part of a ward that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement Grow and Develop: Access opportunities for professional growth and development, enhancing your skills and advancing your career Are You Ready To: Bring your enthusiasm and dedication to a fast-paced, rewarding environment? Contribute to a team that's passionate about patient-centered care? Help us create exceptional experiences for our patients and their families? If you're a Band 5 Staff Nurse who thrives on challenges and is committed to excellence then apply now and become a valued member of our Gastroenterology Ward family. Main duties of the job Join our dynamic team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse and make a meaningful impact on patient care In this rewarding role, you will take the lead in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality nursing care while ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for our patients. You'll have the opportunity to truly connect with patients and their families, providing vital communication and support every step of the way. As a key player on our ward, you'll manage your own workload, supervise enthusiastic learners and healthcare assistants, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Your keen attention to detail is essential as you maintain comprehensive documentation, administer medications with expertise, and coordinate discharge plans in line with Trust policies. We're looking for a passionate and motivated nurse ready to thrive under the challenge and excitement of a fast-paced healthcare setting. Take your career to the next level by developing your skills and embracing the training opportunities we offer. If you're ready to make a difference and inspire others, we can't wait to hear from you Join us in delivering exceptional patient care 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 28 February 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, Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM120-25 Job locations Ward G2 The Royal Oldham Hospital Hospital Rochdale Road 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 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 esential Essential Interest in Gastroenterology Nursing Desirable Have an awareness of what Gastroenterology nursing entails Teamwork Essential Provide examples of teamwork Desirable Have an understanding of the importance of teamwork Person Specification esential Essential Interest in Gastroenterology Nursing Desirable Have an awareness of what Gastroenterology nursing entails Teamwork Essential Provide examples of teamwork Desirable Have an understanding of the importance of teamwork 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 Ward G2 The Royal Oldham Hospital Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)