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Job overview

We have exciting opportunities for a Band 5 nurse to join our friendly and supportive acute medical and nursing team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care, specialising in Gastroenterology nursing.

Ward L2 specialises in acute medical nursing. The Unit has 24 beds . You will be looking after patients with hepato-biliary issues, IBS and substance abuse problems.

Posts are offered on a full time and part time basis. This post requires flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service to include bank holidays and weekends as required. 

If you are passionate about Acute Medicine and want to make a difference then this may be then right role for you. We’d love to show you around so you can see for yourself.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic nurse who is willing to get stuck in and hit the ground running. You’ll be someone who works well under pressure, is a great team player as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently when needed. A nursing professional you’ll be someone who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but also applies these qualities to your team members.

You will also be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care and have interest in the acute nursing care within the gastroenterology field. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential. A flexible approach and the ability to respond appropriately to the demands of a rapidly changing acute clinical environment are also essential.

In return we can offer you a structured orientation programme through endoscopy where a high percentage of our patients go for procedures and the support of our dedicated Practice development team, Supervisory Ward Sisters, specialist advanced practitioners, hepato-biliary specialist nurses, a dedicated Discharge co-ordinator and 12 dedicated specialist Consultants. You will receive a supernumerary period to enable you to gain the skills and competency required to care for acutely ill patients.

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.