At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our theatre team to provide top-notch patient care and support.
- Company: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider in Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a focus on your wellbeing.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to high standards and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: NMC registered nurse or operating department practitioner with a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 36483 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Staff Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner to join and support our Peri-operative team. You will apply your clinical skills in theatre, supporting the team and ensure patient’s needs are met through delivering the highest quality care. As a Major Trauma Centre we have been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in preparation for the expansion in our theatre service. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our expanding specialised team. You will need to be particularly committed to the key role of educating, empowering and supporting people in the theatre environment showing excellent clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Support others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
- To ensure that essential information on the patient’s condition and progress is recorded by self and team members appropriately according to NMC guidelines
- To maintain accurate records of resource use
- To support patients/carers encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing and to express their interests and concerns
- Actively support the team to ensure the effective running of the department
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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely.
To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: NMC Guide.
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: Northern Care Alliance Careers.
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026.
Staff Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner - Scrub Team employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing high-quality care while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to employee development, we offer numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within our expanding peri-operative team. Our competitive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on health and wellbeing, ensures that our staff can achieve a fulfilling work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
