Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen in our Community Nursing Teams - Out of Hours.The Oldham community District Nursing teams work across the 5 locations in Oldham. You will provide care to housebound patients in their own homes or residential care homes. We are not just looking for 'staff' or someone to fill the numbers; we are looking for new team members who want to use both their excellent clinical skills and caring personality to make a BIG difference in this challenging yet rewarding setting.Main duties of the jobAdult community nursing provides opportunities to have a much more 'hands on' role within a patient's recovery, building a therapeutic relationship with them. Successful candidates will bring their positive, can-do approach to care and we welcome individuals with ideas and a willingness to be involved in the innovation that is the integration of Health and Social care across the region.Our commitment to youA supportive leadership team who will work hard to make sure you have what you need to perform at your bestCareer development/training optionsCommunity specific training support from dedicated practice based educators with specialist training such as end of life care.Support for your health and wellbeing.Newly Qualified nurses will be supported with both a corporate preceptorship and thorough local inductionAbout usThe 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWelcoming you into our communityAs an autonomous registrant working across the Oldham community you will be a confident nurse professional with the ability to make swift, well considered decisions when needed.We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals, who work well under pressure. A sense of ownership for your patients, a can do attitude and determination to deliver the best patient care in a variety of home environments is essential in a service that is all about enabling the patient.Our service is provided with weekends being distributed across the team, therefore weekend working will be a part of the role. You must be the holder of a current, clean UK driving license and have access to your own vehicleTo 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.ukThis vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. 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 and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea 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 Specificationessential/desirableEssentialRegistered Nurse with current NMC registrationEvidence of Degree/Diploma in nursing studiesEvidence of good IT skillsBe an effective team memberDesirableEvidence of continuous professional developmentEvidence of mentorship qualificationExperience of the use of clinical systemsDemonstrate the initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focusKnowledge, skills and experienceEssentialDemonstrates evidence based clinical knowledgeEffective team memberSolution focusedDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustAddressHorton HouseHamilton StreetOldhamOL4 1DEEmployer's websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)