Job summary
Join Our Growing Surgical Team at Fairfield General Hospital!
Are you ready to elevate your nursing career? Fairfield General Hospital is excited to announce the expansion of our surgical services, and we're looking for passionate, dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our dynamic team!
We have just launched a state-of-the-art 21-bedded inpatient surgical unit, specialising in ENT, and now expanding to include inpatient urology, gynaecology, and general surgery. This is your chance to be part of something exceptional!
At Fairfield, we prioritise a collaborative and supportive environment where patient care is at the forefront. You will work alongside dedicated professionals in a fast-paced, rewarding setting that values your skills.
What We're Looking For:
Exceptional Communication Skills: Be the compassionate voice for our patients and their families.
A Passion for Patient Care: Your commitment to outstanding care will shine through in every interaction.
Adaptability: Thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same!
If you're ready to embrace new challenges and be part of a team that values patient care, we want to hear from you! Together, we can positively impact the lives of our patients and their families.
Apply Now! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to grow your career at Fairfield General Hospital. Your journey starts here!
Main duties of the job
Ready to elevate your nursing career? Join our dynamic team on Ward 12, where we have both full-time and part-time Staff Nurse positions available! With two successful NAAS assessments completed and a third on the way, now is the perfect time to embark on this rewarding journey.
Ward 12 is a fast-paced medical/surgical ENT ward, offering diverse patient cases that will enhance your clinical experience. Whether you're a newly qualified nurse eager to learn or an experienced professional seeking fresh challenges, this role is perfect for you!
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you'll become part of an enthusiastic team devoted to delivering top-notch care. While we primarily focus on ENT, our ward also includes a mix of medical and surgical beds, ensuring each day brings new excitement.
Our monthly ward meetings are more than just discussions; they foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Join us in vital initiatives like End PJ Paralysis, which encourages patients to dress themselves and reclaim their independence, and e-obs initiatives to ensure timely interventions for deteriorating patients.
We are also committed to reducing C. diff infections and proactively preventing Pressure Ulcers, significantly improving patient care. These meetings provide a platform for every staff member to voice ideas and contribute to our mission of excellence.
Transform lives with us--apply today and take the next step in your nursing career!
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our commitment to you
- A well-staffed, supportive environment (most shifts have a rostered co-ordinator)
- Senior nurses who will value and appreciate you
- Strong preceptorship and support for your development
- Opportunities for secondments and link nurse positions to enhance your skills and knowledge
- A fully staffed team of support workers who are enthusiastic, keen to learn and willing to support you in providing top notch care.
The right nurse for us.
We are looking for dedicated, committed and reliable individuals who are keen to learn, willing to work together as a team but are self-motivated and can work independently when needed. This is a forward thinking team so you will need to be someone who can embrace change and get stuck in.
You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to your team members. Our patients and their families require someone with compassion and the ability to empathise with difficult situations and be willing to go the extra mile to do whats right by them.
We welcome the chance for you to see how the ward team works and encourage you to visit us as part of your application.
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 receivea 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
Our commitment to you
- A well-staffed, supportive environment (most shifts have a rostered co-ordinator)
- Senior nurses who will value and appreciate you
- Strong preceptorship and support for your development
- Opportunities for secondments and link nurse positions to enhance your skills and knowledge
- A fully staffed team of support workers who are enthusiastic, keen to learn and willing to support you in providing top notch care.
The right nurse for us.
We are looking for dedicated, committed and reliable individuals who are keen to learn, willing to work together as a team but are self-motivated and can work independently when needed. This is a forward thinking team so you will need to be someone who can embrace change and get stuck in.
You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to your team members. Our patients and their families require someone with compassion and the ability to empathise with difficult situations and be willing to go the extra mile to do whats right by them.
We welcome the chance for you to see how the ward team works and encourage you to visit us as part of your application.
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 receivea 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 and skills
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Willingness to undertake further study
- Surgical experience
- Communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Demonstrate the 3 Trust values, Care, Aspire and Appreciate
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Ability to work flexibly
- Mentorship / teaching qualification
UK NMC
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and skills
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Willingness to undertake further study
- Surgical experience
- Communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Demonstrate the 3 Trust values, Care, Aspire and Appreciate
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Ability to work flexibly
- Mentorship / teaching qualification
UK NMC
Essential
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).