Job summaryThe clinical Assessment Unit - Acute Medicine1. Plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing andevaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model.2. To provide advice and education to patients, staff and learners within the directorateas required. To develop communication networks across specialities and throughoutthe multidisciplinary team.3. Be able to prioritise their own workload and of those working with them such aslearners and Healthcare Assistants. When in charge of the ward know how to delegatewhat staff to what duties and ensure the smooth running of the ward.4. Know how to impart news of a distressing nature to patients and relatives. This willinclude passing on news of a patient's death or helping a patient/relative understand adiagnosis such as cancer.5. Carry out nursing care to the highest possible standard according to Trust Policiesand Practice and Clinical Guidelines. This requires a thorough understanding of policiesand guidance related to for example: infection control, hygiene and individualisedpatient needs. 6. To administer patient medication according to Trust Policy, thisincludes the administration of intravenous medication.Main duties of the jobDelivering care to meet health and well being of clientsUndertake routine assessmentsAssisting and maintaining and developing servicesContribute to own personal developmentYou will be a valued member of the team treated with respect and dignity we will provide all necessary trainingYour views and ideas will be listened and implementedFlexible working opportunities to support your work and life balanceAccess to continued developmentAbout 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 responsibilitiesCarry out the assessment of care needs , the planning , implementation and evaluation of nursing care of patients. Support Nurse Manager /senior Sister in the day to day management. provide clinical advice and supervision to the junior members and untrained members of the nursing team. Liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. participate in effective utilisation of resources.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.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 SpecificationEssentialEssentialCannulationDesirableMentoring studentQualificationsEssentialRegistration with NMCDegree in NursingExperienceEssentialIV SkillsDisclosure 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 TrustAddressRochdale InfirmaryRochdale Infirmary, Whitehall StreetRochdaleOL12 0NBEmployer's websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)