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Join Us in Transforming Patient Care at Fairfield General Hospital.

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a passion for patient-centered care? If so, Ward 24 is the perfect place for you! We’re excited to announce that we are recruiting for our brand new In-Patient Discharge Unit.

What We’re All About:

Our vibrant 24-bedded unit is dedicated to getting patients home safely and swiftly. With a cozy discharge lounge for patients awaiting their journey home, we focus on preventing de-conditioning and minimizing hospital stays.

Your Role:

As a key member of our team, you’ll help craft personalized discharge plans, ensuring each patient is out of bed, washed, dressed, and ready to embrace their day. Your enthusiasm will shine through as you engage patients in fun, uplifting activities like arts & crafts, card games, and even strolls outside, all designed to promote independence and well-being.

Who We’re Looking For:

We need team players with excellent communication skills who can connect with individuals from all walks of life. You’ll collaborate closely with a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a safe and efficient care environment for our patients, their families, and their carers

Apply now and be part of something special at Fairfield General Hospital.

Together, we can make a profound impact on the lives we touch.

Main duties of the job

- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programs under the guidance of senior staff.

- Supervise and support unqualified staff while working independently.

- Bring your creativity and compassion to enhance the patient experience!

In this dynamic role, your ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and families will be the cornerstone of fostering strong therapeutic relationships and delivering compassionate support. By creating a warm and empowering environment, you’ll help pave the way for meaningful connections that enhance patient experiences.

You’ll dive deep into your speciality, combining practical skills with a solid theoretical foundation. Your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care—adapting strategies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes. Upholding health, safety, and security in your workspace is essential.

Championing equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues will be at the forefront of your practice. Your leadership skills will shine as you guide others, encouraging knowledge sharing and innovative ideas to enhance team performance. Planning and allocating tasks, assessing performance, and offering constructive feedback will ensure a cohesive and effective unit.

Your willingness to embrace flexibility and work outside of traditional hours underscores your unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care when it matters most. 

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 - 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.