Deputy Shift Leader / Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Shift Leader / Nurse Practitioner for its Emergency Department. You will lead clinical operations, manage patient flow, and ensure high-quality care. A first-level nursing degree and substantial experience in emergency care are required for this dynamic role, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Substantial post-registration experience in A&E.
• Evidence of clinical expertise through CPD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical area in the Emergency Department.
• Manage daily operations in the ED.
• Deliver patient-centered care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Emergency care experience

Involvement in teaching and mentoring

Education

First level nursing degree

NMC registration

Job description

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Shift Leader / Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

The closing date is 08 October 2025

As we continue to expand and develop as a leading Trauma Centre, we are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Nurse to join our team in the Emergency Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic environment and play a crucial role in delivering care to our complex patient caseload.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Emergency Nurse who can rise to the challenges of this fast-paced setting, providing both clinical and managerial leadership. If you have the skills and expertise to thrive in a trauma environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our evolving team.

You will lead a designated clinical area; majors, minors and resus as well as taking on aspects of managerial responsibility.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate drive, commitment and a strong sense of leadership and deliver excellent patient centred care.

You will be able to demonstrate a proven clinical ability in A&E, with substantial experience at Band 5 or above; be able to manage all aspects of the ED on a daily basis, including a real understanding of flow and capacity; and the leadership ability to bring the team with them in achieving Trust goals.

If you are a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner currently working in the field of emergency care, with significant experience in the ED as a Band 5, this could be the role for you.

Ideally you will have the following qualifications; a first level degree, a mentorship qualification and TNCC or ATNC provider status. You will be expected to evidence your achievements, and plans to develop areas of your practice, through a professional portfolio that will be scrutinised as part of the selection process. If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive successful organisation, whilst ensuring high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice which is consistently delivered we would like you to apply.

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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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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 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

Registration & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence (3)
• Substantial post registration experience in A&E

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience (3)
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners (3)
• Evidence of involvement in the development of protocols and clinical audit (3)
• Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct line manager (3)

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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