Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Associate - Theatres

The closing date is 04 December 2025

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Team of Theatre Practitioners

Are you a passionate and skilled Nursing Associate ready to make a difference in a vibrant Operating Theatre Department? We're on the hunt for flexible, motivated, and compassionate individuals to join our dedicated team.

Why Join Us?

  • Permanent Positions: Stability and growth in your career
  • Flexibility with Purpose: We believe in work-life balance! Our Trust Policy supports a variety of flexible working options tailored to fit your lifestyle--without compromising the care we provide
  • Be Part of Something Great: Work alongside a team of committed professionals in a fast-paced environment where your contributions truly matter

If you're eager to take on new challenges and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, we'd love to hear from you. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the theatre.

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? Apply now.

Main duties of the job

Step into a State-of-the-Art Operating Theatre

Imagine working in a cutting-edge environment with the latest technology and a diverse range of surgical specialties. Our department boasts ten operating suites, including three advanced laminar flow rooms and a sophisticated integrated vascular hybrid suite.

Experience a World of Surgical Expertise:

We offer a wide spectrum of surgical specialisations, providing a rich and dynamic learning environment:

  • Adult & Paediatric Surgery
  • General & Colorectal Surgery
  • Trauma & Orthopaedics (T&O)
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Gynaecology & Obstetrics
  • And much more!

Be Part of a 24/7 Lifesaving Team:

We provide a crucial 24-hour emergency service, 7 days a week, allowing you to experience a varied and dynamic work environment. Shift patterns are flexible to accommodate our round-the-clock care.

Are You the Right Fit?

We're looking for passionate individuals who meet the following essential criteria:

  • Registered Nursing Associate: Your foundational expertise is key
  • Continuous Learning: A commitment to undertaking relevant further study to enhance your skills
  • Exceptional Communication: Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
  • Enthusiasm and Dedication: You're motivated, reliable, and ready to make a difference

Take the Next Step

For more details or to arrange an informal visit to experience our outstanding facilities, please contact Rachel Lees, Lead to Nurses and AHP's, Team Manager at 0161 627 8409.

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-CS425-25-PS

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

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

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting
  • Experience of team working

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic. Which includes appropriate spelling and grammar for the role

Desirable

  • IT skills - knowledge and use of databases and Microsoft office packages
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Willing to undertake both internal and external training programmes

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an interest or previous experience in caring for patients in theatre setting
  • Experience of team working

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills including written, verbal and electronic. Which includes appropriate spelling and grammar for the role

Desirable

  • IT skills - knowledge and use of databases and Microsoft office packages

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

The Royal Oldham Hospital

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

The Royal Oldham Hospital

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:

Team Manager

Carl Warburton

Carl.Warburton@nca.nhs.uk

01616278810

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-CS425-25-PS

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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