Job summary

As a newly qualified dietitian, or dietitian who wishes to gain experience within the inpatient hospital setting this is the perfect role, due to an internal secondment we have a fixed term post available.

You will deliver a service to adult nutritional support patients across our wards, in a mixture of speciality areas including Orthopaedics, general medicine, surgery, respiratory, vascular and Urology. You will work closely with experienced dietitians, learning from them and gaining an insight into the treatment of complex patients on the specialist units including Gastroenterology, Colorectal surgery and Critical care.

Main duties of the job

The caseload will include a Band 5 dietitian led clinic and opportunities to deliver staff and patient education sessions. You will provide dietetic intervention to support patients in the areas of oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding and after training, parenteral nutrition.

You will maintain clinical responsibility for your own caseload, working with supportive dietetics assistants and will contribute to the Nutrition & Dietetic Service as a whole, through participation in service developments including audit, patient experience and resource development.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Single Point of Access (SPOA) within Community Services Bury.

Following development of a new model to support our clinical teams across the Division, we are looking for a resilient, robust, and self-motivated individual to undertake the role of Receptionist/Clerical Officer.

The successful applicant will provide reception and administrative support to the Single Point of Access by processing referrals, inputting data onto SystmOne, taking telephone queries from healthcare professionals and services users, booking appointments, cancelling clinics, scanning and other general office duties.

The new model provides the opportunity for staff to rotate across different areas of the SPOA based in central Bury or on a community reception, allowing personal growth and development.

The Single Point of Access operates on a 7 day basis, 365 days per year.

The working pattern will be 8am - 4pm or 10am - 6pm on a rota basis.

Some weekend working will be required and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

The role involves rotating between the SPOA hub and the receptions. In the SPOA hub you will answer a variety of telephone calls and queries to support our service users, process referrals, book appointments and support all functions of the Single Point of Access.

You will also provide comprehensive and confidential overall office administration including working collaboratively with other administrative colleagues and support staff.

You will need good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft office applications.

About us

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.

Job summary

We are pleased to advertise a Peripatetic Receptionist role based at Werneth Primary Care Centre.

You will work in harmony and collaboration as part of a team providing a high quality and effective reception and administrative support service within the facility which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

You will provide an accurate, confidential, comprehensive, and efficient clerical service to support tenants, ensuring priorities, deadlines and queries are always dealt with correctly and efficiently.

This post involved working on various receptions across 5 Oldham buildings to support all tenants including arriving patients & booking appointments, logging building faults, monitoring the car park and making room bookings.

This role will also involve covering receptions at Glodwick Primary Care Centre, Moorside Medical Centre, Werneth Primary Care Centre, Royton Health & Wellbeing Centre, and Integrated Care Centre. There may be odd occasions when you may be asked to help at a Rochdale site.

Applicants must be able to get between sites at short notice (ideally can drive and has a car).

The applicant must be able to work these contracted hours due to business requirements.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The building receptionist role is an important service that supports the Buildings Management function and provides an efficient and effective front of house service supporting patients, staff, and visitors to the site.

Main duties:

• Greet all visitors to the building in a professional manner.
• Act as the main point of contact and a way-finding service for all persons entering the site, dealing with day-to-day queries as they arise.
• Provide general building orientation information to those who require it.
• Promote the image of the facility, checking that notices and leaflets are up to date and well presented.
• Prepare and maintain the reception and waiting areas and ensure public areas are well organised, clean, and tidy.
• Ensure the 'signing-in' procedures are adhered to by all visiting staff & contractors issuing keys and fobs as required to all those 'inducted' to the site.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail as necessary including deliveries of parcels.
• Field any enquiries and complaints from staff, visitors or external parties, accordingly, ensuring all enquiries are passed on to your line manager for a timely response.
• Maintain accurate contact records for key personnel, tenants, and emergency contacts.
• Arrange patient transport as required.
• Ensure that the reception area and back office is kept tidy and ready for use by incoming colleagues/tenants.

About us

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.

Job summary

The HMR Community Therapy Service is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the population of Heywood Middleton and Rochdale.

As team Lead, the post holder will have clinical, professional and managerial responsibility for the community therapy service including clinical and staff governance issues. The post holder is responsible for maximising service provision, including the delivery of safe and effective clinical practice, ensuring that all local and national guidelines and targets are adhered to and met.

Working as Team leader, the band 7 will be part of the therapy and wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will use advanced therapeutic skills in a variety of areas to provide direct high quality and effective therapeutic care and support to patients and provide day to dayoperational management and leadership to the team.

Main duties of the job

Within the scope of the role, the post holder will independently plan, complete advanced assessment and deliver interventions. They will be responsible for independently managing their own patient caseload, demonstrating clinical autonomy, advanced clinical reasoning,prioritisation and manage competing demands.

The post holder will initiate and drive service development, demonstrate self-developmentand will be responsible for supervision of others and delegate appropriate tasks to registered and non-registered staff. They will be responsible for providing specialist therapy advicewithin the trust and to other health care professionals.

Main line management duties overseeing daily service operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality care delivery.These responsibilities include setting objectives, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and supporting staff development.

About us

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. We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours,

Job summary

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to lead the day-to-day teams in the provision of food service to both patient wards and retail outlets.

The role oversees retail and patient catering across Rochdale Infirmary, Tudor Court, and the Floyd Unit, ensuring services meet Food Safety Act standards and Trust policies.

You will be able to work without supervision at the stated place of work and ancillary units but may be asked to work within any of the Trust Kitchens.

Responsibilities include supervising daily food service, leading staff briefings, maintaining cleaning and service standards, and ensuring food is prepared to standardised recipes with correct portion control.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

• Cash handling, analysing EPOS data to adjust menus, and completing monthly BVA reports.
• Recording of food temperatures, monitoring HACCP compliance, and adapting procedures as needed.
• Stock duties include checking, rotating, and ordering supplies, recording wastage, and receiving deliveries.
• Administrative tasks cover HACCP filing, patient numbers, and updating spreadsheets.
• The role supports domestic tasks such as dishwasher use, tray clearing, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Leadership duties include supervising catering assistants, allocating tasks, managing rotas within budget, ensuring correct PPE, and maintaining positive team relations.
• Training staff, ensures mandatory training is completed, and communicates effectively with managers.
• Working under pressure, using initiative, and maintaining good relationships across departments.
• Physical demands include lifting, handling, prolonged standing, and extensive walking.
• Use of the Electronic Menu Ordering Software to take patient orders and generate reports.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 post working within the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital at Salford Royal, on Ward T5.

T5 is a twenty-four bedded major Trauma Ward situated within the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma hospital (GMMTH) at Salford Care Organisation which sits within Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN). The ward opened its doors in January 2024 and provides care for patients who have sustained polytraumatic injuries requiring input from a variety of specialities including, trauma and orthopaedics, neurology, spinal and general surgery.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, devising, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients. You will provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the delivery of evidence based practice. Actively support the Ward / Unit Manager in the effective running of the department including in their absence.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for all elements of patient care
• Clinical Leadership
• Managerial Leadership and support
• Supporting and delivering education of staff
• Supporting and leading on the Quality Agenda
• Absence and Sickness Management
• Roster Management
• Supporting and Educating Students
• Deputising in Ward Managers absence

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Job summary

An experienced and influential safeguarding professional is required to lead the health system's contribution to the implementation of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) across Oldham.

This is a unique strategic leadership role at the forefront of national social care reform for children and families. Working on behalf of the Northern Care Alliance and the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB), you will serve as the Strategic Health Lead, representing the statutory safeguarding partner across the local health economy on a 12-month secondment.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape how services work together to improve outcomes for children and families, ensuring that health plays a central role in designing, implementing and embedding a new system of help, support and protection.

You will be a Registered Nurse or other relevant professional with significant safeguarding and leadership experience. You will have a strong background in partnership working, expertise in child protection, early help and multi-agency collaboration, and be skilled in data analysis, quality improvement and change management. Above all, you will be passionate about improving outcomes for children and families while promoting equity, inclusion and effective partnership working.

Main duties of the job

Strategic System Leadership and Quality Assurance

Provide health representation within the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT), contributing to partnership performance monitoring, audits and safeguarding practice reviews. Deliver expert, highly specialised advice and support across the health economy on all safeguarding matters relating to children and young people.

Represent and articulate agreed health system positions within programme governance arrangements, design forums and multi-agency working groups, reducing the need for routine escalation to senior ICB leadership. Work with health providers and commissioners to agree how health practitioners contribute to MACPT and Family Help Teams, Section 47 enquiries, child protection conferences and statutory decision-making processes. This includes establishing clear escalation pathways and ensuring access to medical expertise and advice where concerns about significant harm arise.

Support the alignment of health pathways, including 0-19 services and relevant community health provision, with the end-to-end Families First Partnership Programme (FFPP) model, avoiding duplication, fragmentation and parallel processes.

Lead and support the design and mobilisation of MACPTs by shaping and agreeing health's contribution to ensure that service models reflect statutory safeguarding responsibilities, local health system realities and the expectations set out in Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023).

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Job summary

Come and join Salford Community Stroke and Neuro Team as a static highly specialist B7 Occupational Therapist. This is a part time role working alongside other B7 OT's and the wider MDT.

Are you an experienced Band 6 OT looking for your next challenge, or a current B7 wanting to come and work at Salford CSNRT, to further utilise and grow your skills and influence our teams service development? We are a hugely supportive team and place great emphasis on staff wellbeing to enable you to be at your best in work.

CSNRT is all about patient led care, equitable access for Stroke and Neuro patients to our fantastic team and our patients are at the heart of everything that we do!

We are a strong MDT comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapist, Dietitians, Nurses, Psychologists, Therapy Instructors/ Senior Assistants, Social Work, Assistant Practitioners and expert Administrative support.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and innovative individual to join our specialist service . You will have an extensive and varied background of neurology experience, ideally in Acute and Community, and Stroke and Neuro.

We offer:

• Varied caseload / diagnosis
• Supervision of staff / students within OT and wider MDT
• Supportive supervision
• Utilise leadership skills
• Variety of settings to treat patients
• Effective team working
• Service development opportunities
• Quality Improvement projects
• Wider GM networking and opportunities

We are looking for:

• Experience mainly in Stroke and Neurorehab in community setting but ideally with some Acute exposure
• Good level of post graduate training in area of speciality
• Supervision of Band 6 staff and below
• Provide rich student placements as Clinical Educator
• Contribute to team development in own profession and wider MDT.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Highly effective communication
• Successful team player
• Ability to demonstrate drive and initiative
• Experience of service improvement projects
• Expected to cover weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis
• IT skills applicable to the role
• Ability to cover the geographical footprint in Salford (this does not include public transport)

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Health Care Assistants with enthusiasm to develop knowledge and experience of patients with orthopaedic injuries.

T7 is a 32 bedded mixed sex orthopaedic ward. The ward has a diverse range of patients including trauma patients, complex surgical patients and elderly patients with diverse holistic needs.

On our unit we offer support, both physically and mentally to all our patients from surgery and continually throughout their treatment plan. The acute setting can sometimes be very challenging but is very rewarding.

The trauma and stabilisation unit is a fast paced working environment which gives staff the opportunity to use multiple transferable skills to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

The post will offer lots of additional training and personal and professional support will be provided throughout. If you have a interest and experience in orthopedics then this exciting new opportunity to work on our friendly and dynamic unit is for you!

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

You will support the nursing staff and provide excellent patient care whilst maintaining the trust values at every opportunity. Some of your duties will include

• Supporting patients with their activities of daily living
• Assist and support with personal hygiene needs whilst promoting independence
• Support preparing and escorting patients to theatre
• Timely clinical interventions: venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, collecting blood products, gathering equipment for nursing interventions, physiological observations
• Prepare and transfer patients to discharge lounge/destinations
• Prepare clinical area for new patients and support admissions
• Support bed moves within the clinical area, including using Patient Centre and other relevant clinical programmes
• Educate new staff on ward processes
• Actively support mandatory training; undertaking train the trainer
• Support the ward with maintaining patient safety, including meal times and enhanced observation at times
• Support individualised patient care; reviewing quality

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant within Ward H2 Respiratory within Salford Care Organistation

Ward H2 is a face paced, high acuity unit caring for Respiratory and General Medical patients.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside a Registered Nurse to develop and deliver a personalised plan of care to patients. This will include assisting with personal care needs such as washing and dressing, mobility support, nutritional care needs and maintaining thorough records and documentation

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary health team within Elms Bank Special School & College. Working under the supervision of qualified nurses, the post holder will provide high-quality support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with complex health, physical, learning, and communication needs.

The role involves supporting students with their healthcare needs, promoting independence and wellbeing, The Support Worker will work closely with qualified nurses, education staff, therapists, students, and families to ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that enables pupils to access learning and achieve their full potential.

This is a rewarding role requiring compassion, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake HCSW duties alongside the Special Schools Nursing Team to promote the holistic health care and well-being of Children and Young People aged 11-19 years by supporting planned programmes of care to ensure that the health needs of any child are recognised and managed appropriately and that disruption to the pupil's access to education and learning is minimised. The role will involve providing key clinical care interventions to children and young people.

Additionally, you will work as an effective member of the multi-agency team within the special school, working in partnership with Parents/Carers Education and Allied Health Staff to ensure any child or young person individual health needs are met. You should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to work independently.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

The Community Physiotherapy Service based at Radcliffe are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our team alongside our experienced Physiotherapy staff.

As a Therapy Assistant, you will be required to assist our team in the delivery of treatment of patients, working in their own homes or in residential settings. You will be working without direct supervision undertaking tasks delegated by qualified staff and will be expected to take an active role in co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating individual patient care.

An ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs is essential, and a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle would be essential for this community role.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

To implement treatment programmes to patients in the community who have been assessed initially by qualified staff in the community service.

To take responsibility for an active caseload under the direction of the qualified therapy staff. This will include the treatment of patients in their own homes, clinics, residential and nursing care settings, working as a lone worker.

Our community services in Bury are a mix of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors, bringing together the benefits of a joined up approach to health and social care.

The Community Physiotherapy Service is based at Radcliffe Primary Care Centre. We are a small team, providing advice and treatment to Bury residents who have a physical disability.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

Are you an organised, motivated and people-focused operational professional looking to take the next step in your NHS career? The Northern Care Alliance is seeking a Support Manager for Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonates.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day running of a busy and high-performing service, ensuring our patients receive timely, safe and compassionate care. You will work closely with the Operations Lead Manager, Clinical Leads and wider multidisciplinary teams to support operational delivery, performance, workforce management and service improvement.

This role is central to ensuring our patients' voices are heard, their care is prioritised, and our services continue to improve.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the daily operational requirements of selected Pain Service areas, ensuring clinics, theatre lists and patient pathways run smoothly.

• Support the achievement of key performance standards, including RTT and cancer pathways, through accurate validation, escalation and collaborative problem-solving.

• Build strong working relationships across clinical and administrative teams, using your communication and influencing skills to drive positive change.

• Support medical staffing processes including rota coordination, sickness monitoring, mandatory training compliance and job plan activity.

• Lead or contribute to complaint investigations, PALS enquiries and incident reviews, ensuring timely and compassionate responses.

• Analyse complex data to understand capacity, demand and performance, supporting decision-making and service planning.

• Contribute to service improvement projects, PDSA cycles and governance processes to enhance patient experience and operational excellence.

• Provide line management, coaching and development support to administrative staff within the service

About us

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.

Job summary

We are seeking a Unified Communications Team Lead to provide technical and team leadership across a live, hybrid Cisco and Webex communications estate.

The Organisation has completed approximately 50% migration to Webex, with the remaining estate expected to stay on Cisco platforms for the next 6-12 months.

This role is focused on:

Stability, performance, and optimisation across both platforms

Managing the complexity of a dual-stack UC environment

Supporting voice and contact centre services in a business-critical healthcare setting

You will act as the senior technical authority, ensuring reliable services while shaping future direction and readiness for eventual migration.

Main duties of the job

As the UC Team Leader, you will be responsible for the operational management, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation's hybrid Unified Communications environment. You will lead a team of engineers while providing technical leadership across Cisco UC, Webex Calling, Contact Centre technologies, and supporting network infrastructure.

Owning and supporting a hybrid UC estate comprising Cisco CUCM, CUBE, Webex Calling and Control Hub, ensuring seamless interoperability, dial plans, call routing, and SIP integrations.

Maintaining the stability, resilience, security, and performance of both Cisco and Webex platforms, including lifecycle management, upgrades, patching, and risk mitigation.

Supporting and developing Contact Centre solutions, including UCCX and Webex Contact Centre, improving call flows, routing and agent experience.

Ensuring the underlying network infrastructure effectively supports real-time communications through QoS, WAN, LAN, SD-WAN, firewall, and voice network optimisation.

Driving operational excellence through proactive monitoring, service improvement initiatives, performance management, and reliability enhancements.

Providing leadership, management, mentoring, and technical oversight to the UC team, ensuring effective prioritisation of support and improvement activities. Contributing to the strategic roadmap for Unified Communications services, helping prepare the organisation for future technology evolution and migration programmes.

About us

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.

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? We want you to be involved with the development of the frailty service at Rochdale Infirmary, supporting residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR).

About Us:We are a vibrant, multi-disciplinary hospital/community team dedicated to delivering holistic, person-centred care. Our mission? To empower individuals to stay in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We're committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation in hospital/community healthcare.

The Role:As a full-time Band 7 therapist specialising in frailty, you will work with doctors, advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists and pharmacists to support frail patients both in the hospital and in the community. Promoting a home first approach to the service.

What We Offer:

• A leadership role in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Regular supervision, competency training, and performance reviews
• Opportunities for Continued Personal Development and career growth
• The chance to be part of a pioneering team that goes above and beyond for every patient

Do You Have:

• Previous experience within a hospital/community team
• A passion for innovative, person-centred care
• The drive to lead and inspire others in a fast-paced setting

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Exciting Opportunity! Join the Frailty Team as a Specialist Therapist

Are you passionate about community/hospital dedicated to the care of frail patients, promoting a home first approach. We're seeking a dynamic therapist at Rochdale Infirmary to support residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR).

You'll play a key role in delivering the frailty service, ensuring timely, appropriate care is provided in patients' own homes.

You'll work closely with patients and carers to manage health needs, promote self-care, and develop personalized plans. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll help shape high-quality, patient-centered services aligned with trust goals.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, experiencedTherapist to join our UCR Team in Oldham Community.We need people who share our excitement, embrace different ways of workingand are able to work flexibly across organisational boundaries supporting the NHSLong Term Plan and admission avoidance agenda.PositionThe post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, driving the changes to community care response to support the hospital avoidance agenda. They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Northern Care Alliance.The aim of the team is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions with an aim of avoiding attendance to the Emergency Department, by providing holistic therapy intervention and a person centred approach support in order to enable patients to remain in their own home or usual residence. The team works closely with community services to support the home first model.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, but also as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the UCR team. The candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic planning and have a strong clinical background in Urgent Care or a similar field. Excellent time management and advanced communication skills are required along with awareness and understanding of local, regional and national agendas in respect to Health & Social care.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

L5 are looking for a highly motivated Activity Coordinator.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established team on Ward L5 as an Activity Coordinator.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver and encourage our patients to participate in socially interactive activities.

You will identify a varied and interesting activity programme for our patients. You will document the engagement to activities by the service users and record in the electronic patient record (EPR).

You will ensure the activities available on the ward are appropriate for the patients. You will support alongside the nursing team to ensure patient fundamental care needs are met and dignity is maintained.

You will actively be involved fundraising for the ward with support from senior staff.

You will network with appropriate and relevant partners and agencies to promote healthy relationships between community and acute services.

You will actively lead publicising the activities and monthly campaigns on the ward.

You will contribute to the maintaining a safe and effective working environment being assigned duties from the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

With support from then nursing team you will contribute to providing a range of social interaction and well-being activities, e.g., activity groups, and on an individual basis, with minimal supervision.

In collaboration with the patients and the ward manager maintain and develop the activity timetable for the ward and for each patient on an individual basis.

Document all engagement in the patient electronic notes to ensure the clinical team is kept up to date with patient participation in activities.

Contribute to the regular updating of individual activity timetables for patient which offer a range of activities on an individual and group basis dependent on the patients needs. This can be subject to regular change.

Demonstrate safe and competent moving and handling skills, asking for support with complex cases. Undertake safe and competent equipment provision for stock items, asking for support with non-stock needs.

You will support learners in the workplace by providing an opportunity for shadowing with the activity co-ordinator to observe activities being planned and delivered.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

Join Our Heart Unit Team as a Nurse

Are you a passionate nurse looking to develop your career in cardiology? Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced professional, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in patient care.

We have 2 fixed term 12 month Posts available to cover Maternity leave.

About the Role:

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients on our 19 Bedded unit
• Care for a wide range of patient who have procedures, such as Angiogram with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Pacemakers
• Support patients electively and inpatients who are coming to the unit for procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible candidates
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in an inclusive and supportive environment

Shift Pattern:

• Shifts are from 07:30 am - 20:00. Rotating across days and nights and weekends

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated cardiology team committed to excellence
• Develop your skills within a dynamic, supportive setting

Take the next step in your nursing career today

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Main duties of the job

Are you a dedicated nurse committed to providing personalised care? We are seeking a skilled professional to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care before and after procedures, ensuring every patient receives tailored, high-quality interventions.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills are essential for delivering sensitive information and lifestyle advice effectively
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes

Additional Responsibilities:

• Play a vital role in the education, development, supervision, and assessment of learners and unregistered staff
• Support departmental clinical governance initiatives and participate in audit reviews

Professional Conduct:

• Uphold professionalism in line with the NMC Codes of Professional Conduct

Essential Attributes:

• A reliable team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen on Ward L5 at Salford Care organisation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to provide efficient support.

L5 is a 24 bedded ward providing care for elderly patients

The post provides an exciting challenge to the successful candidate and gives the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the needs of patients, multi-disciplinary team and relatives.

You should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise across multi agencies and multi-disciplinary departments.

Experience of working with the general public is essential.

The ability to work independently and adapt to an environment of changing priorities is an essential component to consistently facilitate a patient focused approached.

If you relate to the above qualities and are looking for a new challenge within a busy yet friendly environment, then we'd like to invite you to join our team and be a part of our journey to successWe strongly recommend an informal chat and/or visit.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

Main duties of the job

We require a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as the Housekeeper on L5 at Salford.This role includes the undertaking of daily organisation, maintaining stock levels, providing meals to the patients and cleanliness of the environment.

You will be working with a fantastic and supportive team who will be happy to assist you as settle within the team. Regular feedback and one-to-one will be provided by your manager to ensure that you stay happy in your job.

Duties include stock management, maintenance of equipment, meal ordering and delivery, also including general housekeeping of the unit.It is essential that you are able to work in an orderly and systematic manner, possess good literacy, IT, numeracy, communication and organisational skills.

You should have a caring attitude, as well as the ability to work effectively under direction as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

The Oasis Unit is a ten bedded medical ward for patients who require hospital treatment, and who also have dementia or a cognitive impairment. The ward is staffed by two registered nurses and two Health Care Assistants.

All posts are rotational and you will be required to work days/ nights/ weekends and Bank Holidays.

Health Care Assistant duties will be to support the registered nurse in all aspects of caring for patients on the unit.

Main duties of the job

• To support patients with all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and toileting.
• Assisting patients with meaningful activities as part of distraction and reminiscence therapy.
• Supporting patients with mobility, including moving and handling and use of equipment.
• Maintaining positional changes and skin integrity.
• Helping with eating and drinking, completing fluid balance and food diaries, social activities, emotional and wellbeing support.
• Completing safety checks on equipment, cleaning equipment.
• General house keeping and maintaining a clean and safe ward environment.
• Completing relevant paperwork to a high standard.
• You will work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team including Nursing staff, Doctors, activities co-ordinator, physio and OT. You will be required to follow care plans and keep records of evaluations/outcomes throughout your shift.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

Undertakes duties in support of the Pharmacists and other Technical Staff. Assists in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical service in order to meet department and corporate objectives.

This role can be offered as a developmental post for those initially employed at band 2.

Candidates must meet the apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria as set out by the Department of Education.

Main duties of the job

• Reception duties within the department
• Receipt and storage of medications
• Provide a ward stock topping up service to wards and departments
• Dispensing pharmaceutical products
• Contribute to 7 day service, Bank Holidays and Late Night Rotas
• Undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

About us

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 tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- 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.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job summary

Are you methodical? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy? Are you Patient focused. Then this may be the new career for you!

There never has been a more exciting time for Continued Personal Development and career pathways for candidates with the right outlook, work ethic and commitment.

Working in Aseptic Services is a vocation. It is technical, detailed, sometimes repetitive but the learning never ends.

We provide a range of injectable medicines e.g Chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for patients, using isolator cabinets in a cleanroom environment.

Working as part of a team, once trained you would be responsible for making medicines using needles and syringes.

Working under supervision you also will rotate through other areas of the department e.g. assembly, worksheet and labels etc. so you need to be able to follow procedures to the letter and be able to document things clearly and concisely.

No experience is necessary for the band 2 position as comprehensive training will be given.

This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of training and qualification.

Only candidates with suitable experience and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or accepted equivalent may apply for the Band 3 position.

IMPORTANT: Candidates who fail to supply a detailed supporting statement specifying how their skills and experience match the person specification in the job description will not be successful.

Main duties of the job

To aseptically prepare and manufacture products including parental feeds, clinical trials and cytotoxic regimes in accordance with written guidelines and procedures meeting daily production targets. To support the team in the provision of a safe and efficient technical service.

You will assemble trays containing consumables and ingredients for 1st stage checks, therefore must be able to document information clearly and accurately.

You will perform transfer sanitisation using isopropyl alcohol and other disinfectants and be responsible for cleaning equipment and areas or work on a regular basis.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job summary

You will be working within a wider multi-professional Medical Device Service Team that delivers engineering, governance and training across a number of sites and community teams.

All services are developed and managed with the patient at the centre and in close collaboration with the clinical teams. The Medical Device Service welcomes innovative approaches and aims to provide clear development pathways and opportunities for staff at every level to ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes.

**Please note that for this post you will be required to have obtained a full UK Driving Licence.**

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to:

• Undertake testing and repair of a wide range of medical equipment
• Assist in identifying and managing risk associated with medical equipment and support investigation of medical device related incidents.
• Assist in monitoring key performance standards associated with both internal and external work plans.

The post holder will be a member of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, Library and Clerical staff, providing a medical equipment management service across the Trust.

Key Role and Responsibilities include:

• To support the technical engineering staff with retrieving equipment for repairs and routine servicing.
• Making equipment ready for testing, this will include decontamination and updating ISO 9001 records.
• To provide portering and basic storekeeping services.
• Carrying out basic testing of medical equipment and associated items.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

About us

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.

Job summary

Join Our Maternity Family at NCA

Are you a Band 6 midwife looking for a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference? Look no further! We're excited to invite you to become part of our passionate and friendly maternity team at NCA!

We welcome applications from experienced midwives seeking both full and part time positions and are able to offer rotational posts within Inpatient Services or core positions on Labour Ward and Postnatal Ward.

Your Wellbeing Matters!

We believe in nurturing not just our patients but our midwives too! That's we offer a fully paid week dedicated to your personal development and wellbeing during your birthday month! It's our way of celebrating YOU.

Make a Difference!

Join us in creating memorable experiences for families during one of the most incredible moments of their lives. If you're passionate, dedicated, and ready to grow both personally and professionally, we want YOU on our team.

Your future begins here at NCA.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to women and birthing people throughout their transformative journeys? We invite you to become a valued member of our dynamic team, where you can make a real difference in antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within our nurturing maternity unit.

Your Role:

Holistic Care: Deliver comprehensive midwifery care tailored to individual needs during this pivotal time

Autonomous Practice: Work independently within guidelines, showcasing your skills while prioritising safety and comfort

Collaborative Relationships: Forge strong connections with our multidisciplinary team to ensure every woman receives effective and responsive care

Lead with Purpose: Assess care needs and play a key role in developing and evaluating personalised care pathways

Mentorship: Support unqualified staff and students, sharing your expertise to guide the next generation of professionals

Uphold Excellence: Adhere to Nursing and Midwifery Council regulations and the Midwives Rules and Codes of Practice

Be Part of Something Special:

Join us in creating positive experiences for families. Your passion for midwifery will thrive in our supportive environment.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey?

We can't wait to welcome you to our exceptional team! Together, let's make a difference in maternity care.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Job summary

This Band 7 role provides specialist third-trimester ultrasound assessment and advanced midwifery care, supporting the management of complex pregnancies through expert clinical practice, the timely interpretation of ultrasound findings, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration. The post holder will undertake autonomous practice, contributing to the early identification, monitoring, and management of fetal growth concerns and other pregnancy complications.

The role contributes to service development, quality improvement, audit, clinical governance, and staff education, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred, and evidence-based maternity care. The post holder will act as a specialist resource for colleagues, supporting learning, professional development, and the continuous improvement of maternity services.

Main duties of the job

Strategy

Provide expert leadership in third-trimester obstetric ultrasound and advanced midwifery practice, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within maternity services. Undertake autonomous assessment and reporting of third-trimester ultrasound examinations, supporting the identification, monitoring, and management of fetal growth concerns and other pregnancy complications.

Act as a specialist resource for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the timely escalation of abnormal findings and contributing to coordinated care planning for women with complex needs. Support the effective operational delivery of the ultrasound service through caseload management, prioritisation of urgent referrals, and the efficient utilisation of resources.

Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives, promoting best practice across maternity services. Support the development of colleagues, students, and learners through education, supervision, and mentorship, while maintaining the highest standards of patient-centred care in all maternity settings.

About us

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack