Join Our Dynamic Team at Fairfield General Hospital
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced nurse to step into the role of Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse within our vibrant nursing team on the Acute Medical Unit.
Imagine being part of a dedicated 50-bedded unit, where collaboration and innovation come together to create a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Here, you’ll work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team of nursing, medical, pharmacy, and allied health professionals, all united in our commitment to delivering exceptional care.
At the Acute Medical Unit, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of our patients. You will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring your team, ensuring that our high standards of care are not just met but exceeded. Your expertise will guide us in navigating the complexities of acute medical care, and your leadership will help foster an environment of learning and development.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll be at the forefront of managing innovative patient care strategies, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the evolution of our unit.
If you’re ready to embrace this exciting challenge and be an integral part of a team that values professionalism, compassion, and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Join us at Fairfield General Hospital and help shape the future of acute medical care.
Our Commitment to You
At Fairfield General Hospital, we believe in nurturing an environment where every team member thrives—because when you flourish, our patients do too! Here’s what you can expect:
• An Unwavering Support Network:Join a dedicated team that goes above and beyond! Our incredible colleagues are committed to fostering an atmosphere where everyone collaborates seamlessly to provide the highest quality patient care
• Empowered Leadership:Our enthusiastic management team is here to empower you! Enjoy the freedom to unleash your brilliance while knowing you have the support you need to excel
• Endless Development Opportunities:Whether you’re seeking in-house training or external development, we’ve got you covered! Access a wealth of resources to advance your skills and knowledge in this dynamic healthcare environment
We seek someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to driving advanced skills in this exciting setting. With your extensive knowledge, you'll play a crucial role in mentoring junior colleagues while exemplifying what it means to be a strong team player.
Your dedication to patient-centered care will shine as you collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels, ensuring our department consistently exceeds standards of excellence.
We invite you to join us for an informal meet-and-greet where you can connect with our fantastic teams and explore our departments. Together, let’s make a difference.
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 tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– 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.
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:
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:
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Mar 2025
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