Job overview

Do you want to be part of a team that  strive to provide excellent care to patients . Do you have a keen interest in helping adults of Oldham maximise their independence. We’re looking for Ward Sister to work in Urgent Care within Enhanced Intermediate Care Service.

Why Apply?

Were on an exciting journey to transform the community services within Oldham. Our vision is to offer flexible care that best meets patient’s needs.

We aim to be a great place to work. We value the expertise of professionals and provide opportunities for you to progress in your career, improve patient care and get involved in innovation opportunities and research.

You will be an important part of the team and play a key role in delivering high quality patient care. You will be supported by a number of peers and team leaders.

If you’re committed to compassionate, patient-centred care and want to join a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to help our community stay safe, independent, and at home.

Main duties of the job

Are you a dedicated adult nurse seeking to support patients to stay at home? We’re looking for an experienced clinician to join our team in Oldham, working full-time (36 hours/week) over 7 days, with 12-hour shifts covering days and nights.

About the Role:
You will deliver high-quality rehabilitation and support for patients with complex, chronic conditions and multiple comorbidities. Your expertise will help patients achieve their goals by providing specialist assessments, supporting early discharges, and working with a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead assessments and treatment planning
• Support patients to remain at home safely or return home
• Work across community urgent care, Discharge to Assess, A&E, and rehab services
• Collaborate with social care and healthcare professionals to facilitate timely discharges

What We’re Looking For:

• NMC registered adult nurse with a degree or diploma
• Experience in Discharge to Assess, Community Urgent Care, A&E, or rehab
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to service changes
• Flexible team player

What We Offer:

• Supportive induction programme covering all services, including A&E, IV therapy, intermediate care, and social care.
• Opportunities for professional growth and making a real impact.

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.