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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday)
Job ref
236-OCO-NM042-25-A
Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Town
Oldham
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust logo

Gynaecology Sister / Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the nursing team on  Gynaecology Outpatients as a Sister/Charge Nurse

Are you someone who has effective leadership and team working qualities, and has a commitment to ensure a high quality standard of patient care is performed and delivered?

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about women's health and has a passion to be involved in continuing to develop the services provided in gynaecology outpatients.

As an experienced nurse you will be working with a friendly and motivated team of Registered and non registered nursing staff, working  alongside the  GOPD manager in supporting Clinical Nurse Specialists in their roles.

The role involves working clinically in a variety of clinics gaining competence in these areas. The role will also involve the management of the unit which includes attendance and absence management, roster management, change management and service improvement and being a role model for the junior and multi-disciplinary team.

If you are ready for a new challenge and want to work with a great team apply today!

Main duties of the job

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of women? We’re looking for passionate and proactive individuals to elevate our gynaecology services to new heights.

In this dynamic role, you’ll not only provide exceptional patient care but also play a pivotal part in shaping the future of our gynaecological services. Your expertise will ensure safe and responsive care through continuous assessment of patient needs and an unwavering commitment to service evaluation.

As a key player in our multi-disciplinary team, you will be a role model, fostering collaboration to meet the diverse needs of patients, caregivers, and their families.

But that’s not all. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead educational initiatives, develop your colleagues, and supervise a committed team, all while ensuring compliance with essential training.

If you’re ready to embrace flexibility, visibility, and a collaborative spirit, we want YOU on our team.

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.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk  

Person specification

Qualifiactions

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
  • Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of mentorship qualification
  • Specialist Practitioner Qualification

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Gynaecology experience
  • Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
  • IT Skills
  • Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
  • Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of the use of clinical systems
  • Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardFair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerTime to changeStep into healthGM Good Employment Charter

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kim Birch
Job title
Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01616561268
Additional information

Second contact- Rachel Weekes GAU/GOPD manager

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