Job summary If your are a registered nurse with an interest in nutrition. We have an exciting opportunity on the intestinal failure (IF) for a band 5 registered nurse to join our specialist IF service at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust for a 6 month secondment with a possibility to become permanent. Full training will be given in speciality. A keen interest in IV therapy would be advantageous. The Intestinal Failure Unit (IFU) is a national and international designated specialist service which receives complex surgical patients from all over the UK and beyond. Being one of two national reference centres for the management of intestinal failure in the UK the IFU has developed a strong reputation for being an national and international centre of excellence for medical and surgical care. Due to service expansion, we are seeking to appoint enthusiastic band 5 nurses into our team for a 6 month secondment. The role would suit somebody with experience in caring for patients with gastrointestinal conditions and who understands the complex nature when managing patients with complex long-term conditions and experience of intravenous (IV) therapy and previous experience in gastroenterology is desirable. IFU website https://www.srft.nhs.uk/about-us/depts/ifu/pts/patient-films/video-unit-intro/ Main duties of the job The IFU Registered Nurse will manage, assess, and deliver treatment for patients with complex Intestinal Failure (IF). The role is instrumental in supporting patients with IF during their transition from inpatient to patient care in the community and this will involve direct contact with inpatients, carers, and other health care professions (HCP's). The post holder will also be responsible for supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice andliaising with our community partners to provide seamless clinical care delivery within IF. The post holder will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, will have emotional resilience, provide optimal evidence-based care, and full training will be provided in the management of central venous catheters and complex stoma care within IF. 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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we 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. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-NM156-25 Job locations Salford Care Organisation Salford Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities 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 2-3 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 and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea 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/ 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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 2-3 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 and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea 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/ 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Desirable Mentorship/ teaching and learning qualification Experience Essential Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge IT Skills Desirable Experience within Surgery, Post registration experience Experience Essential Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Be an effective team member. Desirable Intravenous Therapy Stoma Care Wound care Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Desirable Mentorship/ teaching and learning qualification Experience Essential Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge IT Skills Desirable Experience within Surgery, Post registration experience Experience Essential Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Be an effective team member. Desirable Intravenous Therapy Stoma Care Wound care 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 Salford Care Organisation Salford Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)