Job summary Join Our Dynamic Surgical Triage Team Are you an adventurous registered nurse with a passion for urology? If so, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you We're on the lookout for motivated nurses to join our newly established Surgical Triage Unit following the exciting move of urology services to Oldham. This is not just a jobit's a chance to be part of an innovative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for patients with urological diseases and beyond. Get ready for extensive training and continuous support as you enhance your skills and expand your knowledge. At our unit, we believe in treating the whole person, offering unwavering support from diagnosis through surgery and all the way through the treatment journey. Yes, the acute setting can be intense, but the rewards are immeasurable As part of our fast-paced environment, you'll engage with a diverse range of cases across various specialties, including general surgery, vascular, orthopaedics, and urology. This unique role will allow you to hone your transferable skills while making meaningful connections with patients during some of their most vulnerable moments. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join us in making a real difference in patients' lives, we want to hear from you Apply today and embark on a fulfilling journey in surgical care Main duties of the job OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU As we transition services to enhance patient care, we are committed to equipping our staff with comprehensive training and specialist support from our dedicated urology nurses and clinicians. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic acute surgical environment, where you can expand your clinical skills and knowledge like never before At our trust, we prioritise your professional growth. You'll have access to up-to-date mandatory training and exciting opportunities for additional certifications, including Mentorship, Acute Illness Management (AIM), Intermediate Life Support (ILS), and the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP). We believe that continuous professional development is vital for empowering our team to deliver exceptional care. Join us in setting new standards of quality as we actively seek your input on improvements and innovations that benefit both the ward and our patients. With strong, clear leadership guiding you, we ensure you stay motivated and engaged in your role. You will work alongside the 'Outreach' team, gaining invaluable experience caring for acutely unwell patients across multiple specialties: general surgery, vascular, orthopaedics, and urology. We offer robust support and guidance through our exceptional preceptorship and training programs, along with link nurse opportunities and flexible working options. 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 Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-OCO-NM104-25 Job locations Oldham Care Organisation 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 awho 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 awho 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 Qualifications Essential Registration with NMC Nursing qualification Desirable Teaching qualification Experience in speciality Essential To demonstrate an interest in the specialty Desirable Previous experience in acute surgery Skills Essential Good communication skills (written & verbal) To demonstrate the ability to work within a team Knowledge Essential To demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with NMC Nursing qualification Desirable Teaching qualification Experience in speciality Essential To demonstrate an interest in the specialty Desirable Previous experience in acute surgery Skills Essential Good communication skills (written & verbal) To demonstrate the ability to work within a team Knowledge Essential To demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care 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 Oldham Care Organisation Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)