Job summary
- Main area
- Intestinal Failure Unit - Ward Hope 8
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Open to flexible working)
- Job ref
- 236-SCO-NM596-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Care Organisation
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 13/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Sister/Charge Nurse - Intestinal Failure Unit
Band 6
Job overview
To meet the needs of our complex Intestinal Failure patient caseload this is a fabulous and exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to work within the Intestinal Failure Unit.
The Unit has an international reputation for high quality patient outcomes and is one of only two national reference centres (NRC'S) in the country directly commissioned to provide these specialist services.
You will need to demonstrate drive, commitment and a strong sense of leadership and deliver excellent patient centred care. You must be able to demonstrate a proven clinical ability at Band 5 or above and the leadership capability to bring the team with you in achieving the Trust goals and values.
If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive successful organisation, whilst ensuring high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice which is consistently delivered we would like you to apply.
We are open to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Intravenous therapy nursing experience is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate that you are able to deliver a high standard of evidence based care, and evidence of continual professional development.
You must also be able to demonstrate that you work well with a team, can lead from the front and show self-motivation and have good communication skills.
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
Qualifications and Registration
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Degree level studies or equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Experience managing patients with intestinal failure /HPN management
- Experience with intravenous therapy
Desirable criteria
- Post basic qualification relating to speciality
- Management/leadership qualification
- Mentorship
- Link Role
Knowledge, skills and Experien
Essential criteria
- Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge aquired through CPD and experience
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
- Evidence of monitoring standards of care by efficient and efective use of resources
- Evidence of ability to take charge in the absence of their direct line manager
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in clinical audit and research
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leanne Williamson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4520
- Additional information
Feel free to contact Leanne or one of the team to come and have a look around and meet the team.
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