Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Northern Care Alliance Nhs Foundation Trust; Bryn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Band 6 nurse for its Critical Care service. You will lead assessments, develop and evaluate care plans, and supervise learners while supporting the ward team.

You will contribute to safe staffing, cross-site collaboration, and a positive learning culture, delivering evidence-based nursing care and high standards of professional practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult / General Level 1 or 2).
• Post graduate Critical Care Qualification.
• Mentorship qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Act as named care provider for a defined group of patients.
• Lead on organisation and management of clinical activity within the ward.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Clinical knowledge

Education

NMC registration (Adult General)

Postgraduate Critical Care Qualification

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Mentorship qualification

Job description

Job summary

Make a real difference where it matters most

We're looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to take a key role in delivering outstanding patient care within our Critical Care service. You will lead on the assessment of patient needs and take responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality, person-centred care programmes -- acting as the named care provider for a defined group of patients while supporting the wider ward team.

You'll be an integral part of the ward's day-to-day leadership, helping to organise and manage clinical activity, championing excellent communication, and providing consistent support and guidance to junior staff. As a role model for best practice, you will play a central role in supervising, teaching and assessing learners and unregistered staff, acting as a named supervisor and helping to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.

In the absence of the Band 7 and Ward Manager, you will confidently support the effective and safe running of the department, contributing to operational decision-making and maintaining high standards of care delivery.

As part of the NCA Critical Care single shared service, you'll work collaboratively across our Critical Care Units to ensure safe staffing, continuity of care and patient safety. This includes opportunities for cross-site working, offering variety, professional development and the chance to be part of a truly integrated Critical Care team.

Main duties of the job

Bring your clinical expertise to a role where it truly makes a difference.

Using your knowledge, and experience, you will take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality care. You will act as the named care provider for a defined group of patients while contributing to the safe, effective care of all patients across the unit.

You will play an active role in the organisation and management of clinical activity, supporting the smooth running of the ward and ensuring clear, communication at all times. You'll be a visible source of support and guidance for junior staff, and newly qualified colleagues as they develop confidence in their role.

You will contribute significantly to the learning environment, whilst helping to embed a positive culture of learning and professional growth.

Working in line with evidence-based practice, you will deliver expert nursing interventions for individual patient needs, applying specialist knowledge and skills.

Collaboration is key -- you will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, making appropriate referrals to ensure holistic, patient-centred care.

You will deliver compassionate care to patients and their families, respecting privacy, dignity and individual needs during often challenging circumstances.

This role requires the confident use of highly developed specialist clinical skills, and a strong commitment to the professional, ethical and legal framework of nursing.

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: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 236-FAC-NM810-26-A

Job locations: Fairfield General Hospital Critical Care, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Essential: Post graduate Critical Care Qualification
• Desirable: Degree or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience at Band 5 / Band 6
• Desirable: Experience of caring for Neurosurgical patients

Evidence of mentorship qualification

• Essential: Mentorship qualification

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Essential: Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge.
• Essential: Able to problem solve complex situations
• Essential: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

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

Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact: Critical Care - Unit Manager, Linda Reynolds, [e-mail], 01617783888