Job summary

Undertakes duties in support of the Pharmacists and other Technical Staff. Assists in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical service in order to meet department and corporate objectives.

This role can be offered as a developmental post for those initially employed at band 2.

Candidates must meet the apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria as set out by the Department of Education.

Main duties of the job

• Reception duties within the department
• Receipt and storage of medications
• Provide a ward stock topping up service to wards and departments
• Dispensing pharmaceutical products
• Contribute to 7 day service, Bank Holidays and Late Night Rotas
• Undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

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 tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- 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.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job summary

Are you methodical? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy? Are you Patient focused. Then this may be the new career for you!

There never has been a more exciting time for Continued Personal Development and career pathways for candidates with the right outlook, work ethic and commitment.

Working in Aseptic Services is a vocation. It is technical, detailed, sometimes repetitive but the learning never ends.

We provide a range of injectable medicines e.g Chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for patients, using isolator cabinets in a cleanroom environment.

Working as part of a team, once trained you would be responsible for making medicines using needles and syringes.

Working under supervision you also will rotate through other areas of the department e.g. assembly, worksheet and labels etc. so you need to be able to follow procedures to the letter and be able to document things clearly and concisely.

No experience is necessary for the band 2 position as comprehensive training will be given.

This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of training and qualification.

Only candidates with suitable experience and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or accepted equivalent may apply for the Band 3 position.

IMPORTANT: Candidates who fail to supply a detailed supporting statement specifying how their skills and experience match the person specification in the job description will not be successful.

Main duties of the job

To aseptically prepare and manufacture products including parental feeds, clinical trials and cytotoxic regimes in accordance with written guidelines and procedures meeting daily production targets. To support the team in the provision of a safe and efficient technical service.

You will assemble trays containing consumables and ingredients for 1st stage checks, therefore must be able to document information clearly and accurately.

You will perform transfer sanitisation using isopropyl alcohol and other disinfectants and be responsible for cleaning equipment and areas or work on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

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 ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

You will be working within a wider multi-professional Medical Device Service Team that delivers engineering, governance and training across a number of sites and community teams.

All services are developed and managed with the patient at the centre and in close collaboration with the clinical teams. The Medical Device Service welcomes innovative approaches and aims to provide clear development pathways and opportunities for staff at every level to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.

**Please note that for this post you will be required to have obtained a full UK Driving Licence.**

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to:

• Undertake testing and repair of a wide range of medical equipment
• Assist in identifying and managing risk associated with medical equipment and support investigation of medical device related incidents.
• Assist in monitoring key performance standards associated with both internal and external work plans.

The post holder will be a member of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Library and Clerical staff, providing a medical equipment management service across the Trust.

Key Role and Responsibilities include:

• To support the technical engineering staff with retrieving equipment for repairs and routine servicing.
• Making equipment ready for testing, this will include decontamination and updating ISO 9001 records.
• To provide portering and basic storekeeping services.
• Carrying out basic testing of medical equipment and associated items.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

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.

Job summary

Join Our Maternity Family at NCA

Are you a Band 6 midwife looking for a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference? Look no further! We're excited to invite you to become part of our passionate and friendly maternity team at NCA!

We welcome applications from experienced midwives seeking both full and part time positions and are able to offer rotational posts within Inpatient Services or core positions on Labour Ward and Postnatal Ward.

Your Wellbeing Matters!

We believe in nurturing not just our patients but our midwives too! That's we offer a fully paid week dedicated to your personal development and wellbeing during your birthday month! It's our way of celebrating YOU.

Make a Difference!

Join us in creating memorable experiences for families during one of the most incredible moments of their lives. If you're passionate, dedicated, and ready to grow both personally and professionally, we want YOU on our team.

Your future begins here at NCA.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to women and birthing people throughout their transformative journeys? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic team, where you can make a real difference in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within our nurturing maternity unit.

Your Role:

Holistic Care: Deliver comprehensive midwifery care tailored to individual needs during this pivotal time

Autonomous Practice: Work independently within guidelines, showcasing your skills while prioritising safety and comfort

Collaborative Relationships: Forge strong connections with our multidisciplinary team to ensure every woman receives effective and responsive care

Lead with Purpose: Assess care needs and play a key role in developing and evaluating personalised care pathways

Mentorship: Support unqualified staff and students, sharing your expertise to guide the next generation of professionals

Uphold Excellence: Adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council regulations and the Midwives Rules and Codes of Practice

Be Part of Something Special:

Join us in creating positive experiences for families. Your passion for midwifery will thrive in our supportive environment.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey?

We can't wait to welcome you to our exceptional team! Together, let's make a difference in maternity care.

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

Job summary

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 6 health professional to join our experienced Specialist Movement Disorder Team as a Dystonia Specialist Nurse. This is a 12-month full-time secondment opportunity, working alongside a highly skilled and experienced team of Dystonia Specialist Nurses.

If you have experience working with dystonia, movement disorders or long-term neurological conditions, and are enthusiastic about developing your skills in this specialist area, this role could be an excellent opportunity for you.

This is a highly specialised area of practice within movement disorders, and full training and support will be provided. Following completion of the training programme, you will use your knowledge, skills and experience to deliver a specialist dystonia service and provide high-quality patient care. The role will involve working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team under the direction of the Band 7 Nurse and Consultant team.

This is a diverse and rewarding role that requires sound judgement, discretion and decision-making skills to support and guide clinical care across a variety of settings. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team across the Trust to provide specialist advice, support and education.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients with dystonia and hemifacial spasm

Deliver nurse-led clinics and specialist interventions in accordance with agreed protocols, guidelines and scope of practice

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes for patients accessing the service

Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, providing expert advice, guidance and support

Provide education, support and health promotion to patients, carers and healthcare professionals to facilitate informed decision-making and self-management

Undertake specialist procedures and support the safe delivery, administration and monitoring of treatments, including botulinum toxin therapy where appropriate

Manage and prioritise a specialist caseload, ensuring timely intervention and effective use of available resources

Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of evidence-based practice

Participate in clinical audit, research and governance activities to support continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery

Provide leadership, mentorship and clinical supervision to colleagues, students and learners within the specialty

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

Job summary

This Band 7 role provides specialist third-trimester ultrasound assessment and advanced midwifery care, supporting the management of complex pregnancies through expert clinical practice, the timely interpretation of ultrasound findings, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. The post holder will undertake autonomous practice, contributing to the early identification, monitoring, and management of fetal growth concerns and other pregnancy complications.

The role contributes to service development, quality improvement, audit, clinical governance, and staff education, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred, and evidence-based maternity care. The post holder will act as a specialist resource for colleagues, supporting learning, professional development, and the continuous improvement of maternity services.

Main duties of the job

Strategy

Provide expert leadership in third-trimester obstetric ultrasound and advanced midwifery practice, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within maternity services. Undertake autonomous assessment and reporting of third-trimester ultrasound examinations, supporting the identification, monitoring, and management of fetal growth concerns and other pregnancy complications.

Act as a specialist resource for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the timely escalation of abnormal findings and contributing to coordinated care planning for women with complex needs. Support the effective operational delivery of the ultrasound service through caseload management, prioritisation of urgent referrals, and the efficient utilisation of resources.

Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives, promoting best practice across maternity services. Support the development of colleagues, students, and learners through education, supervision, and mentorship, while maintaining the highest standards of patient-centred care in all maternity settings.

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

Job summary

Lead, Innovate, Inspire. Join Our Community Respiratory Service as a Band 7 Team Lead.

Are you an experienced Respiratory Nurse looking for your next leadership challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Community Respiratory Service, where you will have the chance to shape the future of respiratory care and make a lasting difference to patients' lives.

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and innovative clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care. As our Band 7 Team Lead, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting people living with long-term respiratory conditions to achieve the best possible outcomes within their own communities.

This influential role offers the opportunity to drive service development, lead quality improvement initiatives, champion workforce development and help shape the strategic direction of community respiratory services. You will inspire and support colleagues, foster a culture of excellence and innovation, and ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for improving respiratory services and empowering teams to deliver outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Are you a passionate respiratory nurse leader looking to make a real impact on patient care and service development? Join our friendly and supportive Community Respiratory Service as a Band 7 Team Lead and play a key role in shaping the future of respiratory care across the borough.

In this exciting leadership role, you will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team, overseeing the day-to-day management and coordination of the service while driving innovation, quality improvement and pathway development. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will influence both operational delivery and strategic priorities, ensuring services continue to meet the evolving needs of our local population.

You will champion high standards of patient-centred care, support the development of staff and services, and lead initiatives that enhance outcomes for people living with respiratory conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who is motivated to inspire others, improve services and deliver meaningful change.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented at this level. All appointments are made on merit.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Nicola Rimmington on 07805 668 029 or email [email protected].

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

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Team: Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Neonatal Nurse.

Are you a confident and compassionate neonatal nurse ready to make a profound impact in the lives of our tiniest patients? An exceptional opportunity awaits you in our state-of-the-art Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where your expertise and passion for care can truly shine!

As a key leader in our dedicated team, you'll have the chance to energise and inspire both families and staff. Your enthusiasm and knowledge will be the driving force behind our commitment to individualised nursing care, transitional care, and family-integrated initiatives. You'll be at the forefront of implementing baby-friendly practices that prioritise the well-being of every infant.

What We're Looking For:

A proactive leader who radiates positivity and passion

A skilled clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment

A nurturing individual dedicated to empowering families through their journeys

Join us in creating a supportive and innovative atmosphere where every day brings new challenges, rewards, and the opportunity to change lives.

Ready to step into a role where you can lead with impact and compassion? We can't wait to welcome you to our incredible team.

Main duties of the job

Lead the Way in Neonatal Care: Your Next Adventure Awaits.

We're searching for a dynamic leader to helm our dedicated neonatal team across intensive, high dependency, special, and transitional care. This is your chance to be at the forefront of neonatal excellence!

As the Ward Manager you will be responsible for theleadership, management, and safe operational running of a clinical ward. Ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care overseeing clinical standards, managing staff, and maintaining effective systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based patient care.
• Manage staffing, including rotas, supervision, appraisals, and supporting staff development.
• Oversee clinical governance, incident reporting, audits, and quality improvement.
• Maintain a safe ward environment, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and health & safety standards.
• Manage ward budgets, resource allocation, and equipment.
• Lead on patient experience, resolving concerns and supporting improvements.
• Act as the primary liaison between the ward, senior management, and other clinical services.

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong leadership and decision-making
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
• Commitment to high standards of care and continuous improvement.
• Educate and Empower.
• Foster Collaboration and team working.

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

Job summary

Salford Royal is a high performing organisation looking to deliver safe, clean and personal care to the highest standards.

Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation, which has been highlighted as a Trust with an excellent track record in nursing care and is leading the way for hospitals across the country?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification to join the Renal Post Transplant Team to care for a growing post renal transplant population of 850+ patients.

If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and want a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

This is an interesting and varied role that will provide a good leadership development opportunity for the right candidate. The ideal candidate would have some renal experience and be able to transfer skills into this specialised role caring for renal patients that have received a kidney transplant.

You will be expected to provide a high standard of care to this complex patient group, by supporting them at their outpatient visits.You will have a role in educating and supporting both patients and significant others with regards to the patient journey and with the ultimate aim of enhancing and maintaining quality of life.

You will possess or working towards NVQ Level 3 or equivalent the job is both exciting and challenging whereteam work is essential and initiative is paramount. excellent communication, confidence and compassion are essential along with interpersonal and IT skills.

Salford Royal is a tertiary centre for Renal patients. Serving Greater Manchester with inpatient, outpatient and in-centre haemodialysis. In return, we can provide you with excellent Renal specific education in a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development in this highly specialist area.

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 ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

As a Domestic Assistant you will be responsible for keeping wards, offices, and public areas clean to a high standard. You will work as part of the domestic service team, as well as part of the wider community within the hospital setting.

In return you will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities and an enhanced rate for your services in line with the Agenda for Change framework.

Domestic Assistant's are responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with infection prevention.

You will work from a daily/weekly schedule in both clinical and none-clinical areas, making sure that the hospital is clean, and that patients have a pleasant and safe stay.

The working hours are:

Monday - Friday : 17:00 - 20:00 = 15hrs

Main duties of the job

As a Domestic Assistant you`re likely to perform a range of duties that include:

• Cleaning patients or service user's room/ward
• Cleaning toilets and bathroom areas
• Cleaning communal areas, such as lounges, dining areas and corridors
• Clean utility room
• Carry out deep-cleaning operations in certain areas.
• Use the most appropriate cleaning equipment for the task, this may include vacuum cleaner, mops, or electric floor cleaner.
• Using cleaning products and other chemicals safely and effectively
• Keep up to date with safety procedures for example, fire procedures and escape routes and undertake appropriate workplace training.

Professional Duties

You will be responsible for the following within this position:

• Carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards.
• Ensure infection control policies are adhered to
• Work as part of a team, using a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach.
• Ensure the cleanliness of clinical and non-clinical areas is maintained to the required standard.

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.

Job summary

A great opportunity for an enthusiastic forward thinking Team member to join the Catering Department at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury.

This post is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Sunday and will include Bank holiday working on a rota basis which attract additional enhanced pay.

Being flexible to the needs of the service and previous experience of large scale catering would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will work as part of a team producing high quality nutritious meals for staff, visitors and patients.
• Compliance with food hygiene standards and regulations including HACCP monitoring system will form a large part of this role.
• As part of the Catering Team you will play an important role in the production of a high quality professional service

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.

Job summary

The Acute Respiratory Unit on Wards 11a/b are looking for a dynamic and motivated, experienced Staff Nurse to join the team.

This vacancy is open to candidates who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse, have proven post registration experience as well as knowledge of working within respiratory.

ARCU is a 40 bedded mixed sex ward caring for Respiratory, ENT and General Medical patients, delivering higher level care such as Non Invasive Ventilation, Tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. Hi flow oxygen and patients with chest drains. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge.

Main duties of the job

Plan, deliver and evaluate care to a group of patients. Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and service users.

Administration of medications in line with NMC guidance.

Undertaken clinical skills such as physiological observations, ECG, Venepuncture, Cannulation, urinary catheterisation, capillary blood gas monitoring.

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.

Job summary

The Respiratory Department is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative support for the Respiratory department.

You will be expected to provide day to day secretarial and administrative services employing advanced audio typing skills with the use of medical terminology.

This post will provide you with an exciting challenge and give you the opportunity to play a key-supporting role in the development of the Service. It is a busy but rewarding department to work in with a great emphasis on teamwork and achieving departmental targets.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to the triage team within the Respiratory department
• To support secretarial and administrative colleagues in meeting departmental objectives.

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join our team.

With demand on our services at an all time high the role our department provides has never been more critical.

Team Members are required to work on a rota system to cover

8.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday

We will give you:

• The chance to make a difference to people in our local communities
• A mix of both office and home-working on a rota basis once training completed
• A range of Monday to Friday shifts
• Career development opportunities

Main duties of the job

As a Booking Clerk your main duties will cover:

• Managing waiting lists by priority and date order
• Booking those next on the list to a date and time that suits them
• Answering and signposting general enquiries from patients calling our appointments line
• Working collaboratively with the directorate team to ensure the capacity & demand balance is right
• Organising your workload to meet our KPI's

To do this we need you to:

• Be able to prioritise your workload effectively
• Pride yourself on being organised
• Have an excellent eye for detail
• Be confident using a computer and Microsoft Office (in particular Excel)
• Have an excellent telephone manner
• Be able to communicate effectively and manage patient expectation
• Strive to give our patients an excellent customer service
• Be enthusiastic, resilient, confident, and committed

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.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Emergency Department team, delivering a friendly, confidential, efficient, and professional reception and registration service for patients, relatives, and visitors.

The role involves managing a wide range of face-to-face and telephone enquiries from clinical staff, patients, relatives, GPs, and external agencies, providing accurate information and general advice as required.

A broad range of administrative and clerical duties will be undertaken to support the smooth running of the department. As the reception service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you will be required to work flexible shifts, including unsociable hours, weekends, and public holidays. Staff may also be called upon to support the department during major incidents.

Main duties of the job

Patient Reception & Registration

• Receive and register patients, ensuring demographic details are accurate and updated using the National Spines service and relevant IT systems.
• Discharge patients and arrange follow-up or outpatient appointments within agreed timescales.
• Prepare admission paperwork and associated documentation.
• Receive, check, and process patient investigations, ensuring they are reviewed by clinicians or filed appropriately.
• Direct patients to clinical areas and provide assistance to those who are injured, unwell, or have mobility needs.
• Support patients with general enquiries, communication needs, and transport arrangements.
• Arrange interpreter services for patients with language barriers attending the GP Out-of-Hours (OOH) service.
• Provide advice to patients and relatives regarding appointments and local services.
• Alert the triage nurse to any concerns about patients in the waiting area.
• Handle calls from patients, relatives, and carers regarding healthcare concerns, relaying information to clinical staff.

GP Out-of-Hours (OOH) Patient Care

• Support patient care from the moment a call is received from NHS 111 until clinical assessment begins, either by phone or face-to-face.
• Inform patients of delays to GP OOH appointments or home visits.
• Liaise with external services when required to support patient care.

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.

Job summary

Are you an Adult nurses with post registration experince?

Are you looking for an exciting challenge and a wealth of opportunities are encouraged to join our current nursing workforce?

We have opportunities for highly motivated and experienced nurses, to join our expanding Neurosciences Centre.

Yo uwill be joining a team that continually go above and beyond to ensure the Trust delivers outstanding patient care.

The Greater Manchester Neurosciences Centre as part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust serves the population of Greater Manchester. The centre has over 150 in-patient beds with sub-specialities including complex ENT, Spinal Surgery, short stay and complex, Major Trauma, Acute Neurology, Stroke Services (Hyper-acute and Rehabilitation), Programme Investigation Unit, and Hyper- Acute Neuro Rehabilitation.

In return we will give you:-

• Opportunities to gain broad and varied experience and expertise to further your career in nursing
• Support from our experienced supportive senior nursing senior team including corporate Matron, Lead Nurses, Consultant Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Flexible hours to accommodate your personal circumstances
• Full induction programme supported by our dedicated Practice Development Team.
• Specialised ongoing educational development.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Qualified Nurses, with post registration experience, with a passion for delivering high standards of care to work within this area.

You will be able to:

o Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

o Aspire to deliver excellent standards of care

o Be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT

o Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients and their relatives

You will embrace the challenge of working in a highly diverse environment, committed to becoming the safest organisation in the NHS.

You will be registered with the NMC and have experience of working in a hospital environment or be a newly qualified nurse

Ward B7 is a 25 bedded neurosurgical unit, caring for patients with a range of neurosurgical conditions . Nursing staff caring for patients in this area will have opportunity to gain and develop skills in care of pre and post-operative patients, caring for patients with a wide variety of spinal conditions including long term paralysis, oncology and elective spinal surgery.

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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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.

Job summary

A Nursing Associate role in Enhanced Intermediate Care involves providing hands-on care for patients with rehabilitation needs, bridging the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. They work in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on rehabilitation as step-up from community and step-down from acute wards.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursing Associate is to work with the multi professional team and the Registered Nurse contributing to the ongoing assessment of patients. 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 Nurse Associate will help bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses , working in the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.

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.

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