Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the F9 Frailty unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital, with a vacancy for a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse.The Royal Oldham Hospital is well known for its dedication to patient care and their forward thinking approach. This community focused hospital is all about the 'people' whether it be the patients or the staff members, employees often refer to the warm way people are welcomed.
All areas work closely together to provide the appropriate level of high quality care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Our Commitment to you
o Flexibility in the way you work to create a working environment that gives you the right balance for you and our patients
o A passionate and dedicated team to work with who will go above and beyond to support you and others in providing the best patient care
o An enthusiastic and driven management team that allow you the freedom to be brilliant but won't leave you unsupported
oAccess to in house and external development opportunities
You will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to wanting to help drive advanced skills within this challenging but exciting environment.
As a professional with extensive knowledge, you will be expected to support junior colleagues and work as a strong team player to ensure the patient gets the best care possible.
It goes without saying that you will be fully dedicated to patient-centred care and you will be willing to work closely with colleagues at all levels to ensure this continues across your department.We would welcome the chance to meet with you informally, to introduce you to our fantastic teams and show you around our departments.
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.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/working-with-us/our-values/
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
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contactInternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk
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
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contactInternationalNursing.OSCE@nca.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake with current equivalent experience
- Post-basic qualification to minimum diploma standard or equivalent level gained by experience
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Health related degree
- Recognised management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
- Experience of managing a ward or department on a shift by shift basis
Desirable
- Two years post qualified experience
- Experience in band 6 role
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Evidence of skills associated with the role
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
- Understanding of clinical governance and Health & Safety issues
Desirable
Person Specification
Registered Nurse
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake with current equivalent experience
- Post-basic qualification to minimum diploma standard or equivalent level gained by experience
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
- Health related degree
- Recognised management or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or equivalent within speciality
- Experience of managing a ward or department on a shift by shift basis
Desirable
- Two years post qualified experience
- Experience in band 6 role
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Good Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Evidence of skills associated with the role
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
- Understanding of clinical governance and Health & Safety issues
Desirable
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.
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.
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).