Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nursing associate to join our paediatric nursing team. Here at Oldham we supported the introduction of the nursing associate role and recognise the value of nursing associates as part of our wider nursing team.

We are currently recruiting to expand our nursing associate workforce and the successful candidates will be supported in their induction and professional development by our dedicated practice education team and our experienced nursing associate team members.

Here at Oldham we provide general paediatric, paediatric surgery, paediatric high dependency and children's observation and assessment nursing opportunities. We have a light, bright bespoke unit and a friendly and welcoming team.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team contributing to the ongoing assessment, providing and monitoring care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician(s). They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi-professional team.

The Nursing Associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The Nursing Associate will work independently with the support of the clinical staff members, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic Nursing Associates to join our ever-growing team within Paediatrics. Here at Oldham, we pride ourselves on our warm and friendly welcome to our experienced paediatric team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across our range of services which include Paediatric inpatients, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric High Dependency, Children's Observation and Assessment Unit and Children's Outpatient Services. You will be supported in your development and career progression by our bespoke induction .

Working for our organisation

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)