Job overview

Are you a Band 5 or Band 6 Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have a desire to work in a great workplace with remarkable people who make a difference every day? If this is you then we would love you to come and work with us and see for yourself. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Transition Nurse to work within the Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Oldham.  This is a full time 12 months fixed term / secondment post;  Monday to Friday, with some weekend, bank holiday and evening work as required to meet the needs of the service. Successful candidates must have demonstrable experience at Band 5 or Band 6.

Community experience is desirable however consideration will be given to applicants without should suitable evidence of transition or complex care be provided.  

The CCNT provides care closer to home for babies, children and young people across the Oldham area who have a diagnosis of a short term/acute illness; chronic/long term conditions; complex and additional health needs and end of life care. The postholder will work as part of the CCNT, working closely with key stakeholder partners from community, acute secondary and tertiary settings, local authority and the voluntary sector. 

The  (CCNT) provide a weekend and out-of-hours service (including 24/7 end of life care)  and the post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service.

The post holder will be located at the Integrated Care Centre, Oldham.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about transforming young lives? We’re seeking a dynamic and compassionate Children’s Community Transition Nurse to lead the way in delivering exceptional, evidence-based care for children and young people aged 13 to 19 (with the potential to support up to 25 in special cases).

In this vital role, you’ll work across diverse community settings, providing holistic care to young people with a wide range of health conditions. You’ll be the key connector—assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating tailored care plans that truly make a difference. Manage your own caseload and serve as a trusted link between primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers.

But that’s not all. You’ll also have the opportunity to shape the future by delivering engaging education programs for professionals, parents, and carers. Your flexible approach and innovative mindset will inspire positive change and support young people on their journey to health and independence.

Ready to be a catalyst for change? Join us and help shape brighter futures.

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.