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Job summary

Main area
AMU/IAU
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (various hours available)
Job ref
245-NAM5AMU-02-26-A
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside Hospital
Town
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit / Integrated Assessment Unit

Band 5

Job overview

Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit / Integrated Assessment Unit
Band 5
Full/ part time hours available 
Permanent contracts

The post holder will assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.  They  will assist in the effective management of the clinical area, acting in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

The post holder will lead, support, supervise and teach staff where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To assess plan and evaluate patient care, supporting in the provision of clinical expertise, while acting as a role model.

To assist in the effective management of the clinical area.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical decision making skills.

Excellent communication skills are required to ensure that patients, relatives and the multi-disciplinary team are able to understand the often complex needs of the patients.

 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded. 

 The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN with current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship
  • ILS

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience within Urgent and Emergency Care
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
  • Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of working in a fast paced environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Clinical skills such as Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to work well as a team as well as autonomously

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sophie Holland
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 922 4087