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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

About

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 - careappreciate, an inspired – 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.

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Key details

Location

SiteRochdale InfirmaryAddressWhitehall streetTownRochdalePostcodeOL12 0NBMajor / Minor RegionManchester

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanent: Weekend working required. Potential for 7 day working in the future. On call requirement in Ophthalmic theatres.Hours37.5 hours per week (Weekend working required. Potential for 7 day working in the future. On call requirement in Ophthalmic theatres.)

• Full time
• Part time

Salary

Salary£29,970 - £36,483 Weekend enhancement/on call commitmentSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 5)

Specialty

Main areaTheatres

Job overview

Exciting Career Opportunity at Rochdale Infirmary Theatres!

Join our dynamic and passionate team in the heart of Rochdale! We are seeking a skilled Band 5 Nurse/ODP with experience in anaesthetics and recovery to help deliver exceptional patient care.

What's in Store for You?

Supportive Environment: As a new member of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive onboarding package designed to help you thrive and integrate seamlessly into our close-knit family.

Enthusiastic Team: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation in theatre practice. Your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Why Rochdale Infirmary?

Be a part of a facility renowned for its commitment to high standards of care and patient safety.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive structure that values your expertise.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced Band 5 Nurse/ODP looking to advance your career in a vibrant setting, we want to hear from you! Join us at Rochdale Infirmary Theatres and play a vital role in our mission to provide outstanding care.

if you are passionate about providing exceptional care in the operating theatre then apply now and take the next step in your rewarding career with us.

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We have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of our dedicated team at Rochdale Infirmary, where your skills will shine in a vibrant, supportive environment!

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver specialist care to patients throughout their journey—pre, intra, and post-operatively.

Foster professional growth by supervising and mentoring junior colleagues, unregistered staff, and students, ensuring a culture of learning and development.

Why Choose Us?

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in our 8 theatres, including two specialised in ophthalmic surgery, and contribute to the launch of our new theatre space!

Supportive Environment: Join an established team that is not only dedicated to patient care but also to each other's development and success.

Experience the Difference!

At Rochdale Infirmary, you'll find a community where you can thrive professionally while making a tangible impact on patients' lives. If you're ready to enhance your career in a collaborative and innovative setting, we want to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

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 - careappreciate, an inspired – 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.

Detailed job description and main 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

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees for candidates submitted speculatively. Click here for further information.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.

In applying for this post, you give the Trust permission to use your data for recruitment purposes.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should we receive sufficient applications or if it is filled via the internal redeployment process.

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Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Recognised Nurse qualification
• recognised operating department practitioner qualification
• NMC / HCPC registration current
• Current registration

Desirable criteria

• Degree qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate experience in caring for patients in theatre setting
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)

Desirable criteria

• Proven experience in Band 5 role
• Evidence of team working
• Multi skilled in peri operative practice

Skills

Essential criteria

• Familiar with using Information technology.

Documents

• Theatre Practitioner (, 352.6)PDFKB
• Functional requirements Band 5 Theatre Practitioner (, 176.6)PDFKB
• Sponsorship & eVisa Information (, 141.8)PDFKB

Further details / informal visits contact

NameLeah HelliwellJob titleBand 7 Theatre team managerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01706 517372Additional information

Michael Hamnett

Band 7 Theatre Team manager

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