Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking nurse to join our team on our 26 bedded Acute Neurology Unit. We are seeking an energetic and motivated nurse with strong leadership skills to take on this rewarding role.
The successful candidate will have
extensive post-registration experience and the ability to work calmly under pressure while leading a team. You will be expected to
deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, ensuring the ward continues to run efficiently and patients receive the highest standard of care.
We are looking for an
energetic nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, acute medical setting and is ready to rise to the challenge of this vital role. If you have a passion for leadership and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply.
We Offer:
Varied caseload / diagnosis
Opportunities to supervise staff / students
Utilise leadership skills
Variety of settings to treat patients
Effective team working
Service development opportunities
Quality Improvement projects
We Are Looking For:
Experience in Neurology, with relevant Acute experience
Awareness of National Standards / Guidelines to the area
Autonomous decision making
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Highly effective communication - with staff, patients, wider networks
Good team worker
Able to demonstrate initiative
Strong MDT skills
IT skills applicable to the role
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, devising, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients on the unit.
As a Sister / Charge Nurse you will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. Actively support the Ward / Unit Manager in the effective running of the department including in their absence.
You must be able to motivate staff to achieve high standards of care, and possess excellent communication skills to ensure that the aims of the Trust are achieved.
If successful we can offer you support in developing your leadership and management skills to enable you to support the Ward manager and staff to deliver high quality care in line with the Trusts philosophy of Safe, Clean and Personal Care.
Applicants are welcome from all nursing specialities.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-SCO-NM651-25-B
Job locations
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job 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
Job Description
Job 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
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- Grade achieved.
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
- Experience in acute medicine.
Essential
Experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Extensive post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of Mentoring Nursing students and Nurse Associates.
- Previous Band 6 Experience.
Essential
Skills
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- IT Skills
- Communicates clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Improve the standard of patient care
Desirable
- Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
- Experience of the use of clinical systems Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- IT Skills
- Communicates clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Improve the standard of patient care
Desirable
- Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
- Experience of the use of clinical systems Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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