Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
About
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 are 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.
Key details
Location: Horton House, Hamilton Street, Oldham, OL4 1DE
Major / Minor Region: Manchester
Contract type & working pattern: Permanent; Part-time hours considered; Flexible working available - possible hours: 8.30-17.00, 8.00-18.00, 8.00-20.00; Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Pro-rata; Salary period: Yearly; Grade: Band 5
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Community Nursing Teams. The Oldham community District Nursing teams work across the 5 locations in Oldham. We are looking for new team members who want to use both their excellent clinical skills and caring personality to make a BIG difference in this challenging yet rewarding setting.
Welcoming you into our community
As an autonomous registrant working across the Oldham community, you will be a confident nurse professional with the ability to make swift, well-considered decisions when needed. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals who work well under pressure. A sense of ownership for your patients, a can-do attitude, and determination to deliver the best patient care in a variety of home environments is essential.
Our service is provided with weekends being distributed across the team; therefore, weekend working will be a part of the role. You must have the ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
Our commitment to you
* A supportive leadership team who will work hard to make sure you have what you need to perform at your best
* Career development/training options
* Community specific training support from dedicated practice-based educators with specialist training such as end of life care.
* Support for your health and wellbeing.
* Newly Qualified nurses will be supported with both a corporate preceptorship and thorough local induction.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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 a 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.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair. We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* Evidence of Degree/Diploma in nursing studies
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Evidence of mentorship qualification
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
* Evidence of good IT skills
* Be an effective team member
Desirable criteria
* Experience of the use of clinical systems
* Demonstrate the initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Natalie Chambers
Job title: Lead Nurse
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07738292162
Additional information: Tracy Mines - Lead Nurse 07955 434 949
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