Job summary
We're inviting registered nurses with proven post registration experience and a keen interest in nutrition and intestinal failure (IF) to join our specialist IF service at Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust.
The Intestinal Failure Unit (IFU) is a nationally designated specialist service which receives complex surgical patients from all over the UK. Being one of two specialist units in the whole of the country, the IFU has developed a strong reputation for being an international centre of excellence for medical and surgical care.
Due to service expansion, we are seeking to appoint enthusiastic band 5 registered staff nurses into our team! The role would suit somebody with experience in caring for patients with gastrointestinal conditions and who understands the complex nature when managing patients with complex long-term conditions. Previous experience in gastroenterology is desirable.
Rotations with our surgical wards can be considered for applicants desiring a role with comprehensive exposure to the surgical specialty.
Main duties of the job
The IFU Registered Nurse will manage, assess, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with complex Intestinal Failure (IF). This role is central to supporting patients throughout their journey, including the transition from inpatient care to ongoing management in the community. The post holder will have direct involvement with inpatients, carers, and a wide range of healthcare professionals, ensuring coordinated and person-centred care.
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Nurse will demonstrate emotional resilience, excellent communication, and strong interpersonal skills. They will liaise closely with community partners to facilitate seamless clinical care delivery and will support colleagues by promoting effective learning and development in practice.
Full training will be provided in the management of central venous catheters and complex stoma care; however, experience in managing patients with IF, IV therapy, and complex stoma or wound care would be advantageous. The successful applicant must hold active NMC registration and be able to evidence continual professional development. You must also demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, the ability to think quickly in dynamic clinical settings, and a proven ability to work effectively within a team.
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.
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 a Registered Nurse in the UK. 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 a Registered Nurse in the UK. 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Evidence of involvement in teaching
- Evidence of mentorship qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
- Proven post registration experience is required for this role.
- Stoma/complex wound care
- Management of central venous catheter
Desirable
- Experience of the use of clinical systems
- Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
- Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
- Knowledge of parenteral nutrition
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Evidence of involvement in teaching
- Evidence of mentorship qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
- Proven post registration experience is required for this role.
- Stoma/complex wound care
- Management of central venous catheter
Desirable
- Experience of the use of clinical systems
- Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
- Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
- Knowledge of parenteral nutrition
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- 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
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).