Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Sister / Charge Nurse - AMU

The closing date is 31 July 2025

Job summary

Exciting Leadership Opportunity - Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for the Acute Medical Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital

Are you an experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated nursing team on the Acute Medical Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital, with fixed-term vacancies for Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse roles.

As a senior team member, you'll play a vital role in maintaining and delivering the highest standards of patient care, supporting and inspiring your team to excel. We're looking for leaders who are politically aware, share our vision for excellent healthcare, and are motivated to influence positive change within our dynamic environment.

The Royal Oldham Hospital is renowned for its compassionate approach to patient care and its forward-thinking ethos. This community-focused hospital prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where both patients and staff feel valued and supported.

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. All areas work closely together to ensure our patients receive the right level of high-quality, compassionate care. If you're a motivated leader committed to making a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Our Commitment to You

  • Flexible Working Arrangements: We believe in creating a work environment that offers the right balance for your personal and professional life, ensuring you can provide the best care for our patients
  • Supportive Team Environment: Join a passionate, dedicated team that goes above and beyond to support you and colleagues alike, fostering a collaborative atmosphere focused on excellent patient care
  • Empowering Leadership: Work alongside an enthusiastic and driven management team that encourages you to be your best--offering the freedom to excel while providing the support you need
  • Development Opportunities: Gain access to a wide range of in-house and external training and development programs to help you grow both professionally and personally

We're looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and committed professionals eager to develop advanced skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

As an experienced practitioner, your extensive knowledge will be vital in supporting junior colleagues and working as a strong team player to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Above all, your dedication to patient-centred care and your willingness to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization will be key to our shared success.

We would love to invite you for an informal visit, where you can meet our fantastic teams and see our departments firsthand. We look forward to welcoming you.

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.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM444-25

Job locations

Acute Medical Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


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

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

Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree or equivalent
  • 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in teaching learners
  • Evidence of effective communication skills

Acute medicine background/knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience working in a Acute medicine setting

Management experience

Essential

  • Managing a busy shift in the absence of the ward manager

Desirable

  • Co-ordinating an acute medical unit
Person Specification

NMC Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree or equivalent
  • 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in teaching learners
  • Evidence of effective communication skills

Acute medicine background/knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience working in a Acute medicine setting

Management experience

Essential

  • Managing a busy shift in the absence of the ward manager

Desirable

  • Co-ordinating an acute medical unit

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

Acute Medical Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Medical Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Laura Platt

laura.platt@nca.nhs.uk

01616278755

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM444-25

Job locations

Acute Medical Unit

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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