Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to join our team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse on the Surgical Triage Unit (STU). STU is a fast-paced, 16-bedded unit with a seating area accommodating up to 20 patients awaiting assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Oversee the smooth running of the unit, coordinating patient assessments and managing the flow of admissions.
- Provide clinical leadership and support to staff, promoting best practices and patient safety.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective surgical triage services.
Requirements:
- A passion for leadership and excellent communication skills.
- Previous experience in General Surgery is desirable but not essential.
- Opportunities for education and development will be provided to support your growth in this role.
We are looking for a dedicated nurse who shares our values and is committed to providing exceptional care in a surgical setting. If you are ready to take on this leadership role and contribute to a high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Act as team leader.
- Participate in the supervision of junior nurses and unregistered staff.
- Report all accidents/untoward incidents and ensuring relevant documentation is completed.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager.
- Develop an awareness of the cost implications and exercise economy when using or ordering medical supplies.
- Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents.
- Participate in the promotion of safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff, and all visitors to the clinical area.
- Participate in the appraisal system.
- Responsible for assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Assist in developing an environment that supports the value of nursing care.
- Carry out clinical duties in accordance with National, Trust and local standards and policies.
- Advise patients/clients about health promotion and prevention of illness.
- Take responsibility for the correct use and operation of medical equipment in accordance with relevant Trust and national guidance.
- Assist in monitoring standards of care within the Trust's Governance Framework and agreed priorities, contributing to audit where possible.
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 or Midwife 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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife 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
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
Role requirements
Essential
- 2 years working as a band 5, in a surgical setting
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge IT skills
- Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Ability to co-ordinate and support members of the team
Desirable
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Experience of managing patients with central venous access devices
Role specific
Essential
Desirable
- Canulation & Venepuncture
Person Specification
Role requirements
Essential
- 2 years working as a band 5, in a surgical setting
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge IT skills
- Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Ability to co-ordinate and support members of the team
Desirable
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Experience of managing patients with central venous access devices
Role specific
Essential
Desirable
- Canulation & Venepuncture
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).