Sister / Charge Nurse - T7 Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary

Elevate Your Career as a Band 6 Nurse

Are you ready to elevate your nursing career? Join our dynamic team as a Band 6 Nurse, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Ward Manager and leading our dedicated staff in delivering exceptional care for patients recovering from emergency orthopaedic surgery.

In this rewarding position, you will collaborate closely with the Practice-Based Educator to ensure that all training is current and aligned with the IPAAS standards. As a role model, you'll demonstrate expert clinical practice and confidently address any inconsistencies in care.

Your responsibilities will span all areas within the department, showcasing your professionalism and clinical expertise while maintaining excellent communication with colleagues and patients alike.

At our hospital, we believe in your potential just as much as you do. We're dedicated to providing you with the support, guidance, and training you need to thrive in your role. With ample opportunities for professional development, you'll be empowered to make a meaningful impact on both your patients and your team.

If you're passionate about high-quality nursing and ready to take the next step, we want to hear from you! Join us in transforming patient care and growing your career to new heights.

Main duties of the job

An incredible opportunity awaits you at The Royal Oldham Hospital! We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to become a key player in our Trauma and Orthopaedic team.

Step into our 32-bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward (T7), a fast-paced and supportive environment where you'll care for patients recovering from orthopaedic surgeries. You'll be part of a collaborative team that includes our Ward Manager, skilled nurses, coordinators, doctors, therapists, and specialist nurses--all working together to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a crucial role in mentoring and leading our nursing staff, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of care at all times. In your position as Nurse in Charge, you'll be responsible for coordinating and delegating nursing care while prioritising patient safety and effective management.

We pride ourselves on being a dementia-friendly ward, creating a warm and nurturing environment for our patients. If you're ready to make a difference, contribute to a fantastic team, and advance your career in a fulfilling role, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to provide outstanding care and support to those in need.

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.