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Job summary

Main area
Acute Medical Unit
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Per annum)
Job ref
236-BCO-NM408-24
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Fairfield General
Town
Bury
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

AMU is a fast paced environment comprising of a 50 bedded Unit. The unit cares for patients presenting with acute medical conditions covering a variety of specialities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment who aspires to deliver a high standard of quality care. The band 6 will assist in the coordination of patients from A&E to AMU. Provide Clinical knowledge and skills to the team. Provide care for the acutely unwell patients. 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, whilst acting as a role model.

To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.

To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with trust policies and procedures.

To lead, support supervise and teach staff where appropiate.

To ensure a high standard of care is delivered to patients.

To ensure effective flow is carried out.

Working for our organisation

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.  

Detailed job description and main 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 an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. 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 and Midwives 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

Application Form

Essential criteria
  • NMC Pin
  • Substantial years experience
  • Clinical Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of urgent care
  • Previous co-ordinating experience

Application

Desirable criteria
  • Previous urgent Care experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jennifer Dunn
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 778 2590
Additional information

 

 

 

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