Job overview

We recruit staff that are open, honest and focused on striving for excellence, having built an enviable international reputation on five unwavering principles for clinical excellence, research and development, teaching, learning and for treating patients with compassion, respect and dignity.

If you are motivated and driven and want to be part of a team who are dedicated to delivering high quality care to patients and their carers then take some time to reflect through what we have to offer. We are a multidisciplinary team who work closely together and support each other, whilst providing high quality care to our patients.

We have 19 theatres  over two sites within the hospital that undertake a wide range of scheduled surgery covering many disciplines and emergency surgery . The role would involve internal rotation and working across both Recovery areas (Level 1 and 3).  When required, recovery staff are expected to work in theatre in a X-ray guided Local Anaesthetic list.

The role involves critical care nursing of which you need to ideally have HDU/ Critical care experience and you will be required to be skilled in airway management, pain management and cardio resuscitation at immediate life support level (ILS). You should be proactive in providing a seamless service to all patients throughout their theatre journey, and have an educational role to play to all junior staff and students.

Main duties of the job

The role is mentally and physically demanding. You will be required to work independently, make clinical decisions,  and problem-solve in high-pressure situations. There is a high degree of moving and handling in this role. You will be required to work a range of shifts including Earlys, Lates, Long Days, Twilights, Nights, Weekends, and Bank Holidays.

You should be an effective communicator within the team and take charge on the unit in the absence of the shift leader. You will be educated to degree level or able to provide the equivalent portfolio of evidence. 

Its a 24 hours service ,shifts include weekend and  nights.

If you are interested in enhancing your skills within the specialist field of  recovery care and posses’ excellent communication skills we would like to hear from you.

 We will also ensure that you have a tailored, individual personal development plan and we will support further training.  Opportunities for developing clinical skills are available and actively encouraged. You will be given the opportunity to enroll Anesthetic in house training. 

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.