Job summary Join Our Dynamic Team: Exceptional Opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse Are you a dedicated and experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse ready to make a real difference in the lives of stroke patients? If so, we have an exhilarating opportunity waiting for you at our regional Male Rehabilitation Stroke Unit at Fairfield General Hospital. As part of our compassionate and collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering personalised care to individuals recovering from a stroke. Your expert skills and passion for nursing will shine as you provide tailored rehabilitation, helping patients reclaim their independence and enhance their quality of life. What We're Looking For: A motivated, enthusiastic adult nurse with a flair for excellence in patient care Proven post-registration experience that showcases your commitment and capability Exceptional communication skills to foster strong relationships with both patients and colleagues Step into a fulfilling career where your expertise truly matters, and be a part of a team that prioritises high standards of care and support. If you're ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, apply now and help us transform lives at Fairfield General Hospital Embark on a Journey of Impact - Your Nursing Career Awaits. Main duties of the job Be part of a dynamic healthcare facility where our multi-disciplinary approach ensures patients receive the highest level of care throughout their inpatient journey. We're looking for compassionate professionals ready to collaborate closely with our dedicated MDT members in a supportive environment. What You'll Bring: Exceptional interpersonal skills that foster trust and communication A genuine aspiration to deliver outstanding standards of care The ability to work harmoniously with all MDT members A compassionate heart that prioritises the wellbeing of patients and their families What's In It For You? Investment in Your Future: You'll benefit from guidance by training professionals committed to your growth, with access to learning resources like seminar rooms, IT suites, libraries, and skills labs Pathway to Excellence: Explore Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities ensuring your skills are cutting-edge Comprehensive Training and Support: Enjoy a thorough induction program, classroom training, and clinical skills assessments to build your competence and confidence. Our senior nursing team and specialised nurses will support you every step of the way 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 pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-BCO-NM113-25 Job locations Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL97TD 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 Registration & Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Degree in nursing studies Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners Evidence of CPD Evidence of proven experience, post NMC registration Desirable Evidence of supervision Previous experience with stroke patients Person Specification Registration & Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Degree in nursing studies Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners Evidence of CPD Evidence of proven experience, post NMC registration Desirable Evidence of supervision Previous experience with stroke patients 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 Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL97TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)