Staff Nurse - Ward F7
Job summary
Are you a dedicated nursing professional ready to make a difference in patient care? We are looking for individuals ready to hit the ground running and thrive in a busy medical ward based in Royal Oldham Hospital.
Deliver nursing care to the highest standards, adhering to Trust Policies and Clinical Guidelines, with a solid understanding of infection control and individualized patient care.
Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based models. Your expertise will ensure personalized, effective care for every patient.
Provide essential advice and education to patients, staff, and learners. Help develop communication, fostering collaboration within our multidisciplinary team. Handle sensitive conversations with empathy, providing support for patients and families during difficult times while helping them understand complex diagnoses.
Ensure the safe administration of medications, including IV treatments, according to Trust Policy. Build upon a range of clinical skills to support high standards of patient care, including catheterisation, venepuncture and cannulation, taking ECGs, Nasogastric tube care, and management of patients with CVCs such as PICC lines and long lines.
Support patients to be discharged from hospital in a safe and timely manner, ensuring all measures are in place to prevent long length of hospital stay.
Proven post registration experience is required for this role.
Main duties of the job
Deliver nursing care to the highest standards, adhering to Trust Policies and Clinical Guidelines, with a solid understanding of infection control and individualized patient care.
Conduct Engaging Assessments: Dive into meaningful routine assessments that pave the way for personalised care plans tailored to each patients unique needs.
Be part of a dynamic environment where you'll help maintain and improve our services, contributing innovative ideas to enhance patient care.
Your personal growth is essential! We prioritise your development with comprehensive training programs designed to enhance your skills.
Be Valued and Respected: Here, every team member's input matters! You'll be treated with the dignity and respect you deserve, and your ideas will inspire change.
Achieve Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility in your schedule that allows you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.
Endless Learning Opportunities: Access ongoing development and training to ensure you're always at the forefront of care practices.
Join us on this fulfilling journey where your contributions truly matter.
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.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-OCO-NM215-26-E
Job locations
Royal Oldham Hopsital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
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
Essential
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with staff and patients and relatives
- Good IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems
Desirable
- Acute Medical experience
- Evidence of CPD
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
Desirable
- Interest in General Medical Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Proven post-registration experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with staff and patients and relatives
- Good IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems
Desirable
- Acute Medical experience
- Evidence of CPD
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
Desirable
- Interest in General Medical Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Proven post-registration experience
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
Royal Oldham Hopsital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Oldham Hopsital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)