We're excited to welcome you into our vibrant community team as a Community Sister / Charge Nurse.
Join us as a Band 6 Nurse and step into a role that allows you to truly make a difference. Our Oldham community teams are on the frontlines of care, visiting homes and running treatment clinics across the area. We're not just filling positions we're searching for dedicated professionals eager to leverage their clinical skills and compassion to create meaningful change in people's lives.
Here's what makes this opportunity unique:
Impactful Work:You'll play a vital role in delivering personalised care, directly affecting the health and happiness of the community.
Supportive Environment:Our leadership team is committed to your success, providing the resources you need to thrive.
Growth Opportunities:Benefit from tailored training programs, including specialized support in areas like end-of-life care, designed to enhance your expertise.
Wellbeing Focus:We prioritise your health, offering comprehensive support to maintain your well-being.
As an autonomous clinical professional, you'll make crucial, informed decisions that enhance patient care. Your role will involve weekend shifts as we operate 7 days a week, and you'll have the flexibility to travel across different locations within our Trust.
If you're ready to be part of an inspiring team that embraces innovative care, we can't wait to meet you!
Main duties of the job
If you are ready to step into a role where your expertise and compassion can shape lives then we're on the lookout for passionate Care Providers prepared to lead the charge in assessing patient needs and crafting cutting-edge care programs.
Why Join Us?
Collaborative Environment: Become an integral part of a vibrant Multi-Disciplinary Team that thrives on support and innovation. Here, your voice matters, and together we will push the boundaries of patient care.
Innovative Care Programs: Use your creativity and clinical knowledge to develop groundbreaking care solutions that cater to the unique needs of each patient. You'll have the freedom to think outside the box and make a meaningful impact in their lives.
Exceptional Communication: Your skills in service delivery and communication will be vital in forging strong connections with patients and their families. Ensure they feel supported and understood at every step of their journey.
Take Charge: Manage your caseload like a pro and guide your team to achieve success. You'll lead by example, motivating others and fostering an environment where excellence thrives.
High-Quality Care: Your nursing skills will truly shine as you provide compassionate, high-quality care to clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity while enhancing their overall well-being.
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
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult)
Essential Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
* Specialist Practitioner Qualification or equivalent training/experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Evidence of involvement in teaching
Desirable
* Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
* Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
* Competent IT Skills
* Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
* Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
* Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
Desirable
* Experience of the use of clinical systems
* Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
* Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oldham Community - Various Sites Across District Nursing
Royton Health Centre
Oldham
OL2 5QB
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