Job summary Join Our Caring Team as a Paediatric Nurse at Oldham Are you a passionate and dedicated paediatric nurse looking to elevate your career? Look no further. At Oldham, we are excited to invite you to be a part of our ever-growing family, where we pride ourselves on creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our patients and our staff. What We Offer: Diverse Paediatric Services: Dive into a vibrant spectrum of services, including Paediatric Inpatients, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric High Dependency, Children's Observation and Assessment, and Children's Outpatient Services. No two days will be the same as you engage with a variety of cases and specialities Professional Growth: This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity for professional development You'll be supported every step of the way with our bespoke induction and development package, designed to enhance your skills and boost your career progression Supportive Environment: Join our experienced paediatric team where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of what we do. Your contributions will be valued, and you'll feel right at home as you make a difference in the lives of our young patients and their families If you are ready to embark on a fulfilling journey that combines skill development with compassionate care, we want to hear from you Step into a brighter futureapply now and be a vital part of transforming lives at Oldham Main duties of the job Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? We're looking for dedicated and compassionate nurses to join our dynamic team In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of patient care, making a difference every day. Your Key Responsibilities: Comprehensive Patient Assessment: Take charge of evaluating patient care needs, and lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of tailored care programs. You'll be the named care provider for a specific group of patients, while also supporting the needs of the broader patient community Management and Organisation: Assist in the smooth management and organisation of daily tasks, ensuring that effective communication is a priority. Your leadership will play a crucial role in supporting your colleagues and creating a cohesive working environment Supervision and Mentorship: Take on a rewarding teaching role by supervising and assessing learners and unregistered staff. Your guidance will shape the next generation of nursing professionals, as you act as a named supervisor, providing support and sharing your expertise Join us in this fulfilling role where your passion for nursing will shine and your contributions will directly enhance patient care. If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and make a real impact, we want to hear from 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-OCO-NM159-25 Job locations Royal Oldham Hospital 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 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 Current UK Nursing Registration Degree/Diploma in relevant subject Evidence based clinical knowledge Desirable Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Proven post registration experience Experience Essential Exposure to paediatric nursing Effective teamwork Knowledge of current paediatric practices Effective communication Person Specification Essential Essential Current UK Nursing Registration Degree/Diploma in relevant subject Evidence based clinical knowledge Desirable Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Proven post registration experience Experience Essential Exposure to paediatric nursing Effective teamwork Knowledge of current paediatric practices Effective communication 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 Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)