Job summary
The Emergency Assessment Unit is a 47 bedded unit, with a Frailty and Medical SDEC, as well as a DVT clinic that is also absorbed within the EAU footprint.
You will be a highly skilled nurse with drive, commitment and a strong sense of leadership to join our innovative team aiming to deliver excellent patient centred care.
This is a unique band 7 role as you will be expected to regularly undertake both clinical and managerial roles of Nurse-in-Charge and unit manager role, managing teams of staff within the EAU team.
Main duties of the job
If you are a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner in the field of acute medicine with significant experience at Band 6 or above, this could be the role for you. Ideally, you will have skills and experience of leading a team, delivering high standards of quality care as well as experience within Acute medical nursing.
You will be able to demonstrate a proven clinical ability at Band 6 or above; be able to manage all aspects of a leadership role on a daily basis, including a real understanding of flow and capacity; and the leadership ability to lead and support the unit in achieving Trust goals.
You will be expected to understand and promote a fair but demanding culture of continuous improvement among all of our team.
A mentorship or teaching qualification is desirable.
If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive, successful organisation, whilst ensuring that high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice, is delivered consistently we would like you to apply.
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
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
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Post registration experience within specialty at a senior level
- Evidence of professional/ specialist clinical and managerial expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Evidence of leadership, management and team development at clinical level
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
- Degree level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence
Desirable
- Management / leadership qualification
- Post basic qualification in speciality
Person Specification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Post registration experience within specialty at a senior level
- Evidence of professional/ specialist clinical and managerial expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Evidence of leadership, management and team development at clinical level
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners
- Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
- Degree level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence
Desirable
- Management / leadership qualification
- Post basic qualification in speciality
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).