Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Maternity Immunisation Nurse

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Immunisation Teams.

Are you a qualified Adult Nurse with a passion for public health? Here's your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of women and their families. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Nurses to join our Immunisation teams, working across the Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Be a vital part of our mission to deliver high-quality immunisation services that align with national standards and positively influence community health.

Diverse Experience: Enjoy a dynamic role that offers the excitement of working cross-site between two leading healthcare institutions, ensuring no two days are the same.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to exceptional care and public health initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

Passionate Nurses eager to embrace the challenges of immunisation and public health programmes.

Individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities with grace.

A willingness to travel flexibly between both sites, as well as attend outside events and meetings.

Flexibility Required: This role may involve some weekend work and requires a commitment to meet the diverse needs of our community.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to vital health initiatives, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference, one immunisation at a time.

Main duties of the job

Join us in our mission to champion the health and wellbeing of women, birthing people, and their families! We are dedicated to delivering a top-notch immunisation programme that protects and empowers communities, and we're looking for passionate individuals to be part of this transformative journey.

Your Role Matters!

As a key member of our immunisation team, you'll play a critical role in providing essential support and guidance to women and families during a pivotal time in their lives. Your expertise will help ensure that everyone receives the protection they need, fostering a healthier start for every family.

Why Choose Us?

Make an Impact: Help shape the future of health by providing vital immunisation services that create safe, nurturing environments for families.

Build Connections: Work closely with women and birthing people, providing compassionate care that addresses their unique needs and concerns.

Join a Supportive Community: Collaborate with dedicated professionals who are passionate about public health and share your commitment to making a difference.

Be the Change!

This isn't just a job--it's an opportunity to inspire and empower those around you. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our communities and ensure the health and wellbeing of future generations.

Are You Ready to Shape Healthier Futures?

Join us in this rewarding opportunity and become a vital part of our immunisation programme today.

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 tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- 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

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM629-25-B

Job locations

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

Registration & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to use reflective practice to improve standards of care
  • Clinical skills (e.g venpuncture)
  • Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Desirable

  • Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of providing post-operative / surgical care
  • Experience of providing high dependency (Level 2) care
Person Specification

Registration & Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Nursing degree or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to use reflective practice to improve standards of care
  • Clinical skills (e.g venpuncture)
  • Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs

Desirable

  • Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of providing post-operative / surgical care
  • Experience of providing high dependency (Level 2) care

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

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

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:

Lead Midwife for Immunisation and Public Health

Julie Crossley

julie.crossley@nca.nhs.uk

01616278140

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

236-OCO-NM629-25-B

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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