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Job summary

Main area
Neonates
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5)
Job ref
236-OCO-NM749-24
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Oldham Care Organisation
Town
Oldham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 £30,401 - £37,267
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/11/2024 23:59

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Neonatal Team!

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking Neonatal Nurse ready to make a real impact? An exceptional opportunity awaits at The Royal Oldham Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where we are on the lookout for a highly motivated individual to join our dedicated team!

Our state-of-the-art unit features 37 cots, including 9 for Intensive Care, 9 for High Dependency Care, and 19 for Special Care, all providing Level 3 Neonatal Care for the Greater Manchester Neonatal Network. Here, you will be part of a dynamic environment where innovation meets compassion!

Why Choose Us?

Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work with advanced technology and resources to provide the best care for our tiniest patients.

Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team of professionals committed to excellence in neonatal care.

Impact Lives: Every day, you will have the opportunity to change lives positively and support families during some of their most challenging moments.

Career Growth: We promote continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to reach your full potential.

If you're ready to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our Neonatal Unit and help shape the future of neonatal care, we want to hear from you! Do not miss out on this extraordinary chance to be part of an extraordinary team.

Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Elevate Your Career as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse!

Are you an experienced Neonatal Nurse eager to shape the future of healthcare?  Join our dynamic team in our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where your expertise will make a real difference!

In this vital role, you’ll provide clinical leadership and showcase your exceptional Neonatal skills while supporting our dedicated team. As a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse, you’ll coordinate workloads, mentor team members, and ensure our little patients receive the highest quality, safe, and effective care.

What We’re Looking For:

An effective communicator who can forge strong relationships across all levels.

A proactive team player committed to delivering outstanding care to babies and their families.

A passion for mentoring and guiding junior staff to foster a nurturing environment.

What We Offer:

Shape the Future: Take part in transforming service provision in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Professional Development: Benefit from an individualized development program, supported by our dedicated Neonatal Education Team, ensuring you grow and excel in your career.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy excellent working conditions that prioritize your well-being and promote a fulfilling work-life harmony.

Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of Neonatal care! If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and make a lasting impact, apply today! Join us in providing exceptional care to those who need it 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.  

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 

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st level registration
  • Qualified in Speciality
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post registration experience, including proven experience at Band 5 within related field
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a Level 3 unit

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience of ward / department management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Yvonne Fletcher
Job title
Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01616278148
Additional information

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