Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Job summary

Join a Team That's Shaping the Future of Care at the Northern Care Alliance

Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation is proud to be one of four Care Organisations within the Northern Care Alliance, driven by our mission: Saving lives. Improving lives. We work closely with our communities to deliver safe, high-quality and dependable care.

At Fairfield General Hospital, our community-focused teams lead the way with innovative service models and award-winning, patient-centred care. As we continue to grow, we're seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join us.

Our Acute Medical Unit plays a vital role for both the local community and the wider Greater Manchester area--offering fast-paced, varied and rewarding work every day.

We are recruiting a Registered Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our supportive and dynamic team.

What You'll Do

• Assess patient needs and plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality nursing care
• Supervise and support junior staff
• Teach and guide students on basic and post-basic courses
• Commit to ongoing professional development
• Use resources effectively to ensure excellent patient outcomes
• Work in line with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct

Join us and help shape the future of care--one patient, one moment, one life at a time.

Proven post registration experience is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

Our Acute Medical Unit currently has 40 inpatient beds, soon expanding to 50. All patients are triaged on arrival and cared for in the most appropriate setting. Working within Acute Medicine offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, with exposure to a wide variety of patients and specialties including Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Respiratory care, and more.

The unit is supported by a highly experienced team of physicians who work closely with nursing staff.

Many nurses who have developed their skills on this unit have progressed into roles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, and higher band positions.

Main duties:

• Act as the team leader for a designated group of patients
• Participate in the supervision of junior nurses and unregistered staff
• Report all accidents and untoward incidents, ensuring relevant documentation is completed
• Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
• Develop an awareness of cost implications and exercise economy when using or ordering medical supplies
• Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents
• Promote the safety, well-being and interests of patients, staff and visitors on the unit
• Take part in the appraisal process

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 our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)