Sister​/Charge Nurse | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Join Our Dedicated Orthopaedic Team on Ward 14

Ward 14 is a thriving 26-bedded elective Orthopaedic ward, providing specialist care for patients undergoing a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. Our multidisciplinary team works closely alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors and specialist nurses to deliver outstanding patient-centred care and support excellent recovery outcomes.

As a proud dementia-friendly ward, we are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive and supportive environment for our patients, relatives and staff. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every patient receives safe, high-quality care throughout their surgical journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to take a key leadership role. You will use your clinical expertise and autonomy to assess, coordinate and deliver exceptional care for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, embracing the principles of Enhanced Recovery and the national Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme.

You will regularly undertake the Nurse in Charge role, coordinating the ward, delegating responsibilities and managing the day-to-day delivery of care.

If you are a passionate leader who thrives in a supportive team environment and is committed to delivering outstanding orthopaedic care, we would love to hear from you.

Lead, Inspire and Deliver Outstanding Orthopaedic Care

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Sister/Charge Nurse to take a leading role within our dynamic orthopaedic team. You will be responsible for the clinical management of a patient caseload on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care at all times.

As a senior nurse, you will take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager, providing visible leadership, supporting colleagues and coordinating the day-to-day management of patient care.

You will play a key role in developing strong partnerships with community services to promote seamless discharge planning and reduce length of stay. Using your clinical expertise, you will recognise and respond promptly to patient deterioration, escalating concerns and initiating appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety.

You will lead the induction and ongoing development of new staff, act as a clinical role model, and create a positive learning environment that enables colleagues to thrive. You will foster a ward culture that reflects the Trust's values, promotes wellbeing, and ensures the highest standards of care for patients and staff alike.

If you are a passionate leader with a commitment to excellence, patient safety and staff development, we would love to hear from you.

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 difference and 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…