Staff Nurse - Acute Medical Unit

The closing date is 20 April 2026.

Join a Team That's Shaping the Future of Care at the Northern Care Alliance.

Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation is proud to be one of four Care Organisations within the Northern Care Alliance, driven by our mission: Saving lives. Improving lives. We work closely with our communities to deliver safe, high-quality and dependable care.

At Fairfield General Hospital, our community-focused teams lead the way with innovative service models and award-winning, patient centred care. As we continue to grow, we're seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join us.

Our Acute Medical Unit plays a vital role for both the local community and the wider Greater Manchester area-offering fast-paced, varied and rewarding work every day.

We are recruiting a Registered Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our supportive and dynamic team.

What You'll Do

• Assess patient needs and plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality nursing care.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Teach and guide students on basic and post basic courses.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Use resources effectively to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Work in line with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

Join us and help shape the future of care-one patient, one moment, one life at a time.

Proven post registration experience is required for this role.

Main duties of the job

Our Acute Medical Unit currently has 40 inpatient beds, soon expanding to 50. All patients are triaged on arrival and cared for in the most appropriate setting. Working within Acute Medicine offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development, with exposure to a wide variety of patients and specialties including Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology, Respiratory care, and more.

The unit is supported by a highly experienced team of physicians who work closely with nursing staff.

Many nurses who have developed their skills on this unit have progressed into roles such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, and higher band positions.

• Act as the team leader for a designated group of patients.
• Participate in the supervision of junior nurses and unregistered staff.
• Report all accidents and untoward incidents, ensuring relevant documentation is completed.
• Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Develop an awareness of cost implications and exercise economy when using or ordering medical supplies.
• Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents.
• Promote the safety, well being and interests of patients, staff and visitors on the unit.
• Take part in the appraisal process.

Qualifications & Professional Registration

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2).
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent.
• Interest in acute medicine.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Previous NHS experience.
• Interest in the speciality.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) IT.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Ensure quality care whilst maintaining patient flow.
• Worked as a nurse for the NHS.

Other

• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Work health assessment if required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.