Sister / Charge Nurse - AMU

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Team at Fairfield General Hospital

Are you a passionate and skilled nurse ready to take your career to the next level? We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our vibrant nursing team in the Acute Medical Unit.

About Us:The Acute Medical Unit is a lively, 50-bedded facility where teamwork and patient care thrive. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team of nursing, medical, pharmacy, and allied health professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to our patients.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative environment that encourages professional development and growth.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients during their most critical moments.
  • Opportunities to lead initiatives, mentor junior staff, and be part of groundbreaking medical practices.

Join Us:If you are ready to step into a leadership role, enhance your nursing skills, and work in a forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise and compassion to the Acute Medical Unit, where every day is a new adventure in healthcare.

Take the LeapApply now to embark on a fulfilling journey with us at Fairfield General Hospital. Your future starts here.

Main duties of the job

At Fairfield General Hospital, we believe that exceptional patient care begins with a passionate team. When you join us, you'll be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently go above and beyond to support one another and our patients. Together, we strive to create an environment where outstanding healthcare thrives.

Our management team is not just enthusiastic and driven; they empower you to shine. With us, you'll have the freedom to showcase your brilliance while knowing you're never alone. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive atmosphere where your ideas and expertise are valued, and where collaboration leads to innovation.

We are committed to your professional growth. Gain access to a wealth of in-house and external development opportunities designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to drive advanced skills within a challenging yet exciting environment, you'll be right at home with us.

As a knowledgeable professional, you will play a key role in nurturing junior colleagues, embodying the spirit of teamwork to ensure that every patient receives the best care possible. Your commitment to patient-centred care will be at the forefront of everything we do, and your collaboration with colleagues at all levels will help maintain our high standards.

We would love to meet you. Join us for an informal introduction where we can showcase our fantastic teams and give you a tour of our departments.

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.

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-NM224-25

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Substantial post registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
  • Recognised management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience at Band 5 or Equivalent within specialty
  • Experience of managing a ward or department on a shift by shift basis

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role
  • Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety issues

Desirable

  • IT

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexible shifts
Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • NMC registered
  • Substantial post registration

Desirable

  • Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required for the post
  • Recognised management or leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience at Band 5 or Equivalent within specialty
  • Experience of managing a ward or department on a shift by shift basis

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role
  • Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety issues

Desirable

  • IT

Other

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexible shifts

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Jennifer Dunn

Jennifer.Dunn3@nca.nhs.uk

01617782590

Date posted

25 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-BCO-NM224-25

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD


Supporting documents

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