Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurseto join our team as aRegistered Staff Nurseon theSurgical Triage Unit (STU).STU is a fast-paced, 16-bedded unit with a seating area accommodating up to 20 patients awaiting assessment.Nurses looking for an exciting challenge and a wealth of opportunities are encouraged to join our current nursing workforce who continually go above and beyond to ensure the Trust delivers outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job You will embrace the challenge of working in a highly diverse environment, committed to becoming the safest organisation in the NHS.
You will be registered with the NMC and have experience of working in a hospital environment.We are looking to recruit post graduated experienced nurses who have transferable skills and who are passionate about the quality of care we deliver to our patients.You will receive support from an experienced and well established senior nursing team.
In addition to your Trust induction, you will also receive a ward based induction and will be given a 4 weeks supernumerary period.In addition to your Band 5 Salary you'll be rewarded with a variety of salary sacrifice schemes, a wide range of health and well-being initiatives, flexible working and an on-site nursery.
You'll also enjoy a working environment that's every bit as good as the care we provide.
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 Qualification Essential NMC Registration.
Desirable Mentorship.
Communication Essential Completed Application form to a good standard.
Skills Essential Experience of working in a team.
Desirable IV therapy including venepuncture & cancellation.
Surgical experience.