Job overview
Are you a Registered Nurse with post registration experience, searching for career development within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team where no two days are the same?
If so and you're wanting to take your career to the next level on the Surgical Enhanced Care Unit then look no further - This is the place for you!
We are seeking 2 Registered Nurses who are either experienced in Enhanced care or new to Enhanced Care, to join us and our growing multi-disciplinary teams.
The two vacancies are as follows:
18 month Secondment Contract at 37.5 hours per week
12 month Secondment Contract at 36 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Our commitment to you
Experienced nurse leadership to support you and your team when you need it
Specialist Enhanced care Induction & Education Programmes for all new starters.
A Unit based, experienced MDT to provide a fully holistic approach to patient care
Flexibility – contracts are available within a 12-hour rotational shift pattern (days & Nights) at Salford.
Welcoming you to our team
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals, who work well under pressure and are keen to learn. A great team player, you will also be self-motivated and able to work independently when needed. You will be a professional who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but can also apply these qualities to team members at all levels.
Take a look at our unit and here from our amazing team using the following link:
We would welcome applicants to come and see our service for an informal visit and to hear about our future plans. Please contact us to arrange an informal visit using the contact details within this advert.
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.
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/
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
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills demonstrating the importance of clear accurate documentation.
- Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve
- Demonstrates ability to reflect in practice
Desirable
- Clinical systems - previous experience using a patient record system i.e EPR, sunrise
- Previous involvement in a continuous improvement project
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- Post registration critical care qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Previous proven experience as a registered nurse
- Ability to work with all members of the MDT
- Effective communicator with evidence of dealing with stressful / emotive situations
Desirable
- High dependency/Surgical experience
- Ward experience
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Surgical Enhanced Care Unit with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum. The contract type is Secondment: 18 months (Post holder seconding into a Band 6 role on H8 - Th). The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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