Job summary
- Main area
- Urgent Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7319783
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse in Medical Assessment Unit - Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent position in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at Macclesfield Hospital. We are inviting applications for Band 5 Nurses who are newly qualified/due to qualify in the coming months or experienced Nurses who are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills within the Medical Assessment Unit.
The Medical Assessment Unit is a busy, thriving department but rewarding where you will surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues in an environment that encourages new ideas, innovation and personal development.
We expect exemplary communication skills both verbal and written. Above all else quality patient care needs to be your priority at all times.
What we can offer?
- A structured induction programme to the Medical Assessment Unit
- Possibilities of long-term career progression within the Department with plans to develop pathways to the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
- Funded training for courses such as Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Hours per week: 37.5 (part time also considered)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Staff Nurse is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality nursing care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the staff nurse will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.
Overseas Applications -
Unfortunately we cannot support an application for OSCE. The temporary NMC pin is also not acceptable, the full NMC pin is required. We also cannot accept any other registration from another country, it must be a UK NMC pin.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education
- Current first level NMC registration in General / Adult nursing
Desirable criteria
- Acute experience MAU/ED/SDEC/GPOOH
- Acute ward
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates commitment to own personal development
- Demonstrates competence in assessing patient condition and plan and implement care
- Effective documentation of care delivery
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate evidence-based decision making
Skills
Essential criteria
- Act with professionalism and integrity
- Ability to delegate safely
- Ability to prioritise tasks and action
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to promote effective communication
- Demonstrate commitment to patient care and the Trust by adopting a flexible approach to work
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing a group of staff to deliver patient care
- Involvement in using evidence to implement improvements in practice/protocol or procedures
- Evidence of designing and delivering education to junior staff
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bethany McIntyre
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 663859
- Additional information
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