Sister/Charge Nurse - Intestinal Failure Unit

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Salford is looking for a Band 6 Registered Nurse for the Intestinal Failure Unit. This role requires strong leadership and clinical skills to provide high-quality patient care. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to patient outcomes in a specialized unit. Flexible working arrangements are offered along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven clinical ability at Band 5 or above.
• Strong sense of leadership.
• Commitment to high quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of evidence-based care.
• Lead the nursing team effectively.
• Ensure safe and patient-centered services.

Skills

Intravenous therapy nursing experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The closing date is 13 October 2025.

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Job summary

To meet the needs of our complex Intestinal Failure patient caseload this is a fabulous and exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to work within the Intestinal Failure Unit.

The Unit has an international reputation for high quality patient outcomes and is one of only two national reference centres (NRC'S) in the country directly commissioned to provide these specialist services.

You will need to demonstrate drive, commitment and a strong sense of leadership and deliver excellent patient centred care. You must be able to demonstrate a proven clinical ability at Band 5 or above and the leadership capability to bring the team with you in achieving the Trust goals and values.

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.

We are open to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

• Intravenous therapy nursing experience is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate that you are able to deliver a high standard of evidence based care, and evidence of continual professional development.
• You must also be able to demonstrate that you work well with a team, can lead from the front and show self-motivation and have good communication 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.

Details

• Date posted: 29 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: Depending on experience per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 236-SCO-NM596-25
• Job locations: Salford Care Organisation, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Employer details

• Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Salford Care Organisation, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Employer contact details

• Ward Manager: Leanne Williamson
• [e-mail]
• 01612064520

For questions about the job

Contact the Ward Manager above for any queries about the role.

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