Job summary Are you a Registered Nurse searching for career development within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team where no two days are the same?If the answer is yes, and you're wanting to take your career to the next level in Critical Care, then look no further - This is the place for you!Critical Care at Salford Care Organisation are expanding with opportunities across our Service which include Critical Care at Bury Care Organisation.This expansion means an increase in staffing across our Critical Care service at Band 5 level and we are seeking Registered Nurses who are either experienced in Critical Care or new to Critical Care, as well as Newly Qualified Nurses (who have had their extended placement in Critical Care) to join us and our growing multi-disciplinary teams.Registered Nurses working within our services have progressed to higher band roles within the service including Specialist Nursing roles, Advanced Critical Care Practitioner, Specialist Nursing in Organ Donation and multiple other specialist roles.
We are passionate to support and grow our workforce to maximise their potential to benefit Patients, Staff and the wider services.
Main duties of the job Our commitment to you Experienced nurse leadership to support you and your team when you need it Specialist Critical Care Induction & Education Programmes for all new starters and advanced programmes once experienced.
A Unit based, experienced MDT to provide a fully holistic approach to patient care All staff are required (and supported) to undertake a post registration qualification in Critical Care which is accredited by Manchester Metropolitan University at degree or master's level which is fully funded.
Flexibility - Full and part time contracts are available within a 12-hour rotational shift pattern (days & Nights) at Salford and a range of shifts covering earlies, lates, twilights and nights at Bury.
Welcoming you to our team We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals, who work well under pressure and are keen to learn.
A great team player, you will also be self-motivated and able to work independently when needed.
You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to team members at all levels.
Take a look at our unit and here from our amazing team using the following link: We would welcome applicants to come and see our service for an informal visit and to hear about our future plans.
Please contact us to arrange an informal visit using the contact details within this advert.
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.
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: 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: We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day.
We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date.
Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Diploma or Degree in Nursing Studies Experience Essential Previous proven experience as a registered nurse, OR newly qualified nurse with experience of working within a Critical Care Environment Desirable Acute care experience