Job overview

Do you have a keen interest in Intensive Care and are passionate about delivering the best patient care?
Are you looking for a new and exciting nursing challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse within Intensive care at The Royal Oldham Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance. The ideal candidate will either have a proven background in intensive care or a keen interest and willingness to learn within a busy unit. 

The ICU team continually go above and beyond to ensure the unit delivers outstanding care to our patients. We're looking for band 5 nurses who share the same values / goals and are looking for an exciting challenge.  If you have a passion for intensive care, as well as the drive, commitment, and enthusiasm to successfully implement change then we'd love to hear from you.

 Our leadership team are committed to supporting you in all aspects of your role, from day-to day management of patients to providing bespoke training for your continuing development.

We have a dedicated Practice Educator team with strong links into the Greater Manchester Critical Care Network, who will support you closely in your journey to complete relevant courses to be the best ICU nurse you can be.

Main duties of the job

We’re seeking passionate healthcare professionals to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary ICU team!

In this exciting and challenging role, you won't just be providing planned care—you’ll be at the forefront of delivering the highest standards of patient care in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. Your compassion, teamwork, and exceptional communication skills will shine as you navigate the unpredictable nature of critical care.

What We’re Looking For:

• A true team player with a zest for collaboration
• A motivated individual who thrives under pressure and embraces the unexpected
• Excellent emotional resilience and the ability to adapt on the fly
• Initiative and a commitment to excellence in patient care

If you're ready to elevate your career and join a team that values dedication, innovation, and compassion, we want to hear from you! Step into a role where every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire.

Apply now and become a vital part of a team that transforms lives.

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.