Are you currently an experienced band 5 nurse who has completed a post-qualification critical care course and you're looking to take the next step in your career OR perhaps you're already an experienced band 6 ICU nurse who's looking for a new and exciting challenge?

Either way, we'd love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 6 leaders within the Intensive Care Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital, one of four hospitals within the Northern Care Alliance.

We are looking for dedicated, committed, and experienced nurses who have completed the critical care course and possess a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK.

The ICU team continually go above and beyond to ensure the unit delivers outstanding care to our patients. We're looking for band 6 nurses who share the same values / goals and are looking for an exciting challenge. If you have a passion for intensive care, as well as the drive, commitment, and enthusiasm to successfully implement change then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As both a clinical and non-clinical leader, you will work as part of a well-established nursing, medical and managerial team where excellent quality patient care is at the heart of all that we do.

A calm and diplomatic approach to care is essential as well as being able to adapt within a challenging environment in order to deal with the varied and changing demands of the unit.

You will be provided with excellent personal and professional support and be given the opportunity to further develop your leadership and management skills.

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

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 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 who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely.

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

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• Registration with NMC
• ILS or ALS
• Post-basic qualification to minimum degree level or equivalent experience
• Post basic qualification in Critical Care
• Evidence of mentorship / teaching qualification
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of audit and research experience
• Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
• Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
• Demonstrates an attitude of professionalism
• Good communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• IT literate

Desirable

• Highly motivated and able to work in a challenging environment

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oldham Care Organisation

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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