Lead Nurse - Gastroenterology

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Oldham is looking for an experienced senior nurse with Gastroenterology expertise. This role involves leading various units and enhancing patient care under Band 8a. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, knowledge of governance, and a commitment to quality improvement. This position offers flexible working and the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience of Leading and Managing teams.
• Experience of teaching.
• Knowledge of Governance agenda and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, staffing, and quality improvement.
• Lead operationally and support ward teams.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Incident reporting

Risk management

Quality improvement

Resource management

Infection control

Education

Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nurse with Gastroenterology expertise to provide professional and clinical nursing leadership, as well as operational management, across our gastroenterology services. This includes leadership of the endoscopy units and GI physiology department.

The areas covered by this role include:

• G3 (Endoscopy Unit) at Royal Oldham Hospital
• Endoscopy Unit at Fairfield Hospital
• Endoscopy Unit at Rochdale Infirmary
• GI Physiology Unit at Rochdale Infirmary
• IBD Team based at Fairfield Hospital
• ERCP Specialist Nurse at Royal Oldham Hospital
• Bowel Cancer Screening Team
• Liver Specialist Nursing Team

This position offers an engaging and challenging development opportunity for someone aspiring to progress into a Band 8a leadership role, or for current Band 8a nurses seeking to gain experience in a new specialty.

The post holder will be supported by a dedicated leadership team comprising the Assistant Director of Nursing, Directorate Manager, Clinical Director, as well as peer support from other lead nurses within the Surgery Division and the Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery.

This role is ideal for someone with a positive attitude, a passion for improving patient and staff services, and the ability to adapt to the challenges of a dynamic environment.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Band 8a Lead Nurse ready to lead positive change?

We're seeking a dynamic leader to oversee governance, staffing, and quality improvement within our inpatient trauma and vascular services.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in governance, incident reporting, risk mitigation, and leading investigations.
• Strong understanding of safe staffing and resource management.
• Knowledge of HR processes, including sickness absence and performance management.
• Familiarity with infection control standards and compliance.
• Evidence of participating in quality improvement projects that enhance patient and staff experience.
• Support for Nursing Accreditation success, aligning with CQC standards.
• Ability to lead operationally, support ward teams, and provide assurance to senior management.
• A proactive, supportive approach that fosters a positive team culture and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and ready to lead a dedicated team, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our services!

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.

Details Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-OCO-NM456-25

Job locations

Royal Oldham Hospital

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 Degree in nursing or equivalent experience Essential

• Degree in Nursing or equivalent portfolio of evidence

Desirable

• Post qualifying specialist course - degree level

essential Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent evidence
• Experience of Leading and Managing teams
• Experience of teaching

Desirable

• Masters degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Knowledge of Governance agenda and risk management

Person Specification Degree in nursing or equivalent experience Essential

• Degree in Nursing or equivalent portfolio of evidence

Desirable

• Post qualifying specialist course - degree level

essential Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing or equivalent evidence
• Experience of Leading and Managing teams
• Experience of teaching

Desirable

• Masters degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Knowledge of Governance agenda and risk management

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 Hospital

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 Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)