Sister/Charge Nurse - Intestinal Failure Unit | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Salford is seeking a Band 6 Registered Nurse for its Intestinal Failure Unit. The role involves delivering safe, evidence-based patient care and leading a team to achieve high standards. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience at Band 5 or above and expertise in intravenous therapy. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical ability at Band 5 or above.
• Ability to deliver high standard of evidence-based care.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe, evidence-based patient care.
• Utilize intravenous therapy nursing expertise.
• Lead effective teamwork and good communication.

Skills

Intravenous therapy nursing experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe, evidence-based patient care within the Intestinal Failure Unit, demonstrating leadership to support the team in achieving Trust goals and values.
• Utilise intravenous therapy nursing expertise to deliver a high standard of care and participate in continual professional development.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, lead from the front, maintain self-motivation, and maintain good communication with colleagues and patients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable clinical ability at Band 5 or above.
• Intravenous therapy nursing experience is essential.
• Ability to deliver high standard of evidence-based care and show evidence of continual professional development.
• Ability to work well with a team, lead from the front, be self-motivated, and communicate effectively.

About the Trust and Potential Benefits

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.

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

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025