Join Our Growing Surgical Team at Fairfield General Hospital
Exciting opportunity alert! We are expanding our surgical services at Fairfield General Hospital and are looking for passionate, dedicated
Band 5 Staff Nurses to become a vital part of our dynamic team.
About The Role
Be part of our brand-new, state-of-the-art 21-bed inpatient surgical unit, providing outstanding care to a diverse range of patients undergoing ENT procedures, gynaecology, orthopaedic, and general surgery. As the only site in the area specialising in ENT inpatient care, this is a unique chance to broaden your skills across multiple surgical disciplines in a supportive and innovative environment.
What We Offer
- A permanent position in a rapidly expanding department—perfect for nurses committed to making a real difference
- An opportunity to develop your expertise in a variety of surgical areas
- A collaborative team environment where your empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills will shine
- The chance to work in a fast-paced setting that values professionalism and patient-centred care
Who We’re Looking For
If you thrive in busy environments, are passionate about delivering top-quality care, and want to grow your nursing career, we want to hear from you.
Join us at Fairfield General Hospital and be part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of surgical care. This is your chance to advance your skills, work alongside motivated professionals, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Ward 12 offers a unique and stimulating environment where you can develop your skills across a diverse range of cases. Whether you're a newly qualified nurse or an experienced professional, we’re looking for dedicated individuals eager to learn, grow, and make a real difference.
What Makes Us Special
- A vibrant, fast-paced ward combining medical, surgical, and ENT cases, including 21 surgical beds—giving you a broad spectrum of clinical experience
- Opportunities to engage in innovative initiatives like End PJ Paralysis, e-Obs for deteriorating patients, C. diff awareness, and pressure ulcer prevention
- Regular involvement in ward meetings where your ideas and insights are valued and contribute to continuous improvement
Why Join Ward 12?
We are proud to be recognised for our excellence with triple Green IPAAS awards, reflecting our commitment to high standards of patient care and staff development.
If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding care and eager to expand your clinical expertise in a supportive team, Ward 12 is the perfect place for you.
Come and be part of a team that’s not just fast-paced but also innovative and award-winning.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Melanie Brindle Job title: Unit Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0161 778 2503
Ward 12
Fairfield General Hospital,
BL9 7TD.
