Job summary
Exciting Career Opportunity in Cutting-Edge Endoscopy Services
As part of our ongoing expansion in the Oldham area, the Northern Care Alliance is thrilled to announce the opening of a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit at the new Community Diagnostic Centre. We're on the lookout for passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic team across multiple locations, including the Royal Oldham Hospital, Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, and the Oldham Community Diagnostic Centre.
Join Us as a Band 5 Staff Nurse and Make a Difference
If you're a motivated nurse eager to develop your skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your chance. Our endoscopy units perform a diverse array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both inpatients and outpatients, offering a unique opportunity to enhance your clinical expertise.
Why Join Our Team?
- Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive clinical environment
- Contribute to expanding services that make a real impact in patient care
- Engage in continuous professional development and career progression
- Work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence
Who Are We Looking For?
Enthusiastic, flexible, and hardworking individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care and eager to grow within a specialised setting. Your commitment and professionalism will help us shape a responsive, effective team dedicated to patient wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Join Our Dedicated Gastroenterology Team - Serving the Community Seven Days a Week.
At our trust, we pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive, seven-day gastrointestinal service to meet the needs of our local community. Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota for gastrointestinal bleeding is an essential part of this vital service, offering you the opportunity to make a real difference.
Visit Us to Discover MoreWe warmly welcome informal visits to our units, giving you the chance to see our facilities firsthand and get a feel for the exceptional team environment we offer.
We Value Diversity and InclusionIn line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from everyone--regardless of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background, or trade union membership. Your unique perspective enriches our team and helps us deliver outstanding care.
Interested in joining us?Come see what we have to offer and become part of a dedicated, supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.
Take the next step in your nursing career--apply now and be part of something extraordinary
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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
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
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nursein the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 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 who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a 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/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
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
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nursein the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 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 who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a 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/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualified nurse
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin or equivalent
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills (written & verbal) Team leadership skills
- IMT Skills
Desirable
- Mentorship/supporting of students
- Experience of coordinating a department on a session by session basis
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the specialty
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
Person Specification
Qualified nurse
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin or equivalent
Desirable
- Endoscopy experience
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills (written & verbal) Team leadership skills
- IMT Skills
Desirable
- Mentorship/supporting of students
- Experience of coordinating a department on a session by session basis
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the specialty
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
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).