Job overview

Are you a Band 7 or 8a  Paediatric / 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 8a Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner (APNP) / Advanced Clinical Practitioner  (ACP) to work within the Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Oldham.  This is a part time post of 25 hours (over 3 or 4 working days). Successful candidates must have demonstrable experience at Band 7 or 8a and must hold an MSc in Advanced Paediatric Nursing Practice (ambulatory care) or MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.  

The APNP / ACP service is an evolving nurse led service.  The successful candidate will be working predominately within a clinic environment  at the Integrated Care Centre with scope to offer home visits where identified. 

Community experience is desirable however consideration will be given to applicants without should suitable evidence be provided.

 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. 

Main duties of the job

Join Our Dynamic Pediatric Nursing Team as a Clinical Leader

Are you a passionate paediatric nurse with advanced expertise and a drive to shape the future of children's healthcare? We’re seeking a highly skilled professional who brings in-depth clinical experience, innovative thinking, and a bold vision for transforming paediatric care.

As a key leader in our organisation, you will demonstrate exceptional knowledge and autonomy, inspiring others through your clinical excellence and forward-thinking approach. Your influential presence will help elevate nursing practice by championing research, fostering professional development, and sharing your insights through publications.

This is more than a role — it’s an opportunity to lead change, influence policy, and make a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll take charge of developing and coordinating community services across diverse teams and clinical networks, shaping the future of paediatric care in our region.

If you’re ready to lead with passion, innovation, and expertise, we want to hear from you.

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.