Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

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

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Details
Date posted
07 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
236-UEC-NM406-26-E
Job locations
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom

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

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK,

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 who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a 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 Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent

Desirable

• Interest in acute medicine

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Previous NHS experience
• To demonstrate and interest in the speciality
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) IT
• To demonstrate the ability to work within a team
• To demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. To ensure quality care whilst maintaining patient flow

Desirable

• Worked as a nurse for the NHS
• Clinical Skills

Other
Essential

• Willingness to work flexible shifts

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
Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Unit Manager
Jennifer Dunn
Jennifer.Dunn3@nca.nhs.uk
01617782591

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