Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join our bed management team at Salford Care Organisation (SCO).
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse, with extensive proven post qualification experience, who is ready to take on a new challenge within bed management, organising both elective and non elective flow throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards of care, and possess excellent communication skills to ensure that the aims of the Trust are achieved. ensuring the Trusts philosophy of Safe, Clean and Personal Care.
The post holder will be responsible for daily coordinating the efficient use of beds. Therefore, enabling transfers of an effective, safe and satisfactory experience for patients moving throughout the site.
Enthusiasm and commitment to developing a quality service is essential for this post alongside an in-depth knowledge of hospital systems and flow, and the ability to motivate, influence and support medical teams and nursing staff.
We welcome the chance to meet with you informally, to introduce you to our team and show you around and, if you were a successful applicant, discuss what our commitment to you would be.
Suitable applicants will need to hold current NMC registration and have considerable experience in an acute clinical setting.
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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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
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
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
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
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Person Specification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Extensive experience.
Desirable
Patient Flow Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of patient flow.
Interview Questions
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
- Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care.
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Desirable
- be proficient in dealing with difficult conversations.
Person Specification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Extensive experience.
Desirable
Patient Flow Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of patient flow.
Interview Questions
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
- Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care.
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Desirable
- be proficient in dealing with difficult conversations.
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).