Job summary Elevate Your Nursing Career. Join Us in the Clinical Assessment Unit Are you a passionate nurse ready to make a real difference? Come be a part of something extraordinary at our Clinical Assessment Unit. Here, you won't just provide care - you'll be a pivotal force in creating personalised wellness programs that cater to the unique needs of each patient. Why Join Us? In this dynamic role, you'll dive deep into patient care while also embracing the leadership opportunities that await you. Your organisational skills will shine as you manage workflows and promote clear, effective communication within our dedicated team. But that's just the beginning. Empower the Next Generation Step into a mentorship role where you'll have the chance to nurture aspiring healthcare professionals. Your experience will guide junior staff and learners through their journey, ensuring they gain the skills needed to provide exceptional care. You'll be their champion, helping them grow while enhancing overall patient experiences. More Than Just a Job - It's a Calling This isn't just another nursing position; it's a chance to be part of a mission that truly matters. You'll play a crucial role in shaping patient outcomes, creating lasting relationships, and being part of a supportive community that values collaboration and innovation. Are you ready to take this fulfilling step in your nursing career? Apply now and let's transform care together. Main duties of the job Are you a compassionate and talented nurse ready to make a profound difference in the lives of patients? We are on the lookout for a dedicated professional to take the reins in a vital role where you will be instrumental in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating comprehensive care programs. Your influence will resonate beyond a single group, ensuring that every patient within the ward receives exceptional, personalised care. The Heart of the Team Step into a position where you will be a key pillar of our healthcare team Your organisational skills and collaborative spirit will help coordinate efforts seamlessly, while your exceptional communication ensures everyone is on the same page. Your mentorship will be invaluable, providing junior staff with insights and tools to flourish in their roles and deliver outstanding care. Shape the Future of Healthcare This is not just a jobit's an exciting opportunity to educate, mentor, and supervise the next generation of healthcare professionals. Your expertise in applying evidence-based practices will empower you to customise nursing interventions that cater to each patient's unique needs, ultimately enhancing their well-being and recovery. Elevate Collaborative Care If you're excited about joining forces with a diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team, showcasing your advanced clinical skills, and upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in nursing, we want you. 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-RCO-NM145-25 Job locations Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall street Rochdale OL12 0NB 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 Essential Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Degree / diploma in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification and experience The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Evidence of involvement in teaching Evidence of mentorship qualification Essenital and Desirable Essential IT Skills Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Desirable Experience of the use of clinical systems Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Degree / diploma in nursing studies or equivalent nursing qualification and experience The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge Desirable Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Evidence of involvement in teaching Evidence of mentorship qualification Essenital and Desirable Essential IT Skills Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Desirable Experience of the use of clinical systems Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus 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 Rochdale Infirmary Whitehall street Rochdale OL12 0NB Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)