Sister / Charge Nurse - T5 Major TraumaNHS
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 post working within the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital at Salford Royal, on Ward T5.
T5 is a twenty-four bedded major Trauma Ward situated within the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma hospital (GMMTH) at Salford Care Organisation which sits within Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN). The ward opened its doors in January 2024 and provides care for patients who have sustained polytraumatic injuries requiring input from a variety of specialities including, trauma and orthopaedics, neurology, spinal and general surgery.
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. 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.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for all elements of patient care
- Clinical Leadership
- Managerial Leadership and support
- Supporting and delivering education of staff
- Supporting and leading on the Quality Agenda
- Absence and Sickness Management
- Roster Management
- Supporting and Educating Students
- Deputising in Ward Managers absence
Job description
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
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.