Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

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Fairfield General Hospital in Bury is part of the Northern Care Alliance across Greater Manchester.
Using our mantra of ‘Saving lives, Improving lives’, the aim is for our Care Organisations to work closely with the communities they serve to deliver safe, high quality and reliable care.
Our community focused team at Fairfield General uses a variety of new and interesting service models to deliver on The Alliance promise by providing award winning, patient-centred care and we are looking for like-minded healthcare professionals to join our ever growing team.
Fairfield General Hospital provides a unique and much needed service not only to its local community but also across Greater Manchester.
We are looking to recruit a Registered Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the enthusiastic team on the Acute Medical Unit.
Job Summary
- Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
- Supervise junior staff and to participate in the teaching of students on both basic and post basic courses
- Maintain his/her personal and professional development
- Participate in effective utilisation of resources
- Act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
Proven Post Registration Experience Is Required For This Role.
Our Acute Medical Unit is a busy, fast-paced 50-bedded department, offering an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills and knowledge across multiple specialties. Working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will gain valuable experience in the assessment, treatment and management of acutely unwell patients in a supportive, challenging and rewarding environment.
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Main Duties
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for acutely unwell patients admitted to the Acute Medical Unit
- Monitor patients' clinical condition, recognising and responding promptly to signs of deterioration
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards
- Undertake a range of clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, catheterisation and intravenous therapy
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and facilitate timely discharge planning
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date patient records and documentation
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care while supporting patients and their families throughout their admission
- Prioritise and manage workload effectively within a busy and fast-paced environment
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention and safeguarding practices at all times
- Support, supervise and mentor junior staff, students and new team members as appropriate
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.


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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.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jennifer Dunn
Job title: Unit Manager
Email address: Jennifer.Dunn3@nca.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 778 2591
0161 778 2507
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